ECOFLEX Loose Underfloor Heating Cable 130W/m²
ECOFLEX underfloor heating cable is a professional loose cable system designed for installers who need greater flexibility than a standard heating mat can provide. It is especially useful in rooms with awkward shapes, tight corners, fitted furniture zones and other layouts where a pre-spaced mat would leave unused floor area.
Because the cable is supplied as a loose wire only option, it can be laid precisely where heat is needed most. This makes ECOFLEX a strong choice for bathrooms, kitchens, conservatories and other spaces where room shape or obstacles make flexible cable routing important.
Each cable is supplied on a convenient cardboard drum with minimal packaging, helping reduce waste while giving installers a practical and economical product to work with.
Why Choose ECOFLEX Loose Cable?
Loose cable systems are ideal when your project needs maximum layout flexibility. Rather than being fixed to a mesh, the heating wire can be spaced and routed to suit the exact room plan. This often makes it easier to heat a greater proportion of the usable floor area.
- Ideal for irregular room shapes
- Flexible around fixtures and obstacles
- Suitable for kitchens, bathrooms and conservatories
- Professional installer format with reduced packaging waste
Key Features
- Loose cable system for flexible floor layouts
- Professional installer product
- Suitable for tiled bathrooms, kitchens and conservatories
- Allows heating coverage in harder-to-reach areas
- Supplied on cardboard cable drum
- Optional thermostats and fixing accessories available
Best Applications
ECOFLEX is best suited to:
- Bathrooms and en-suites
- Kitchens with fitted units or islands
- Conservatories and glazed spaces
- Irregular room layouts
- Projects where a heating mat would be too restrictive
If your room is very simple and rectangular, a mat system may be faster to install. For a side-by-side comparison, see our StickyMat & EcoFloor Heating Mats Guide.
Installation & System Planning
Loose cable systems should always be installed over a suitable insulated subfloor and used with the correct thermostat and floor sensor. Proper spacing and layout design are important for achieving the intended output and ensuring even heat distribution.
For full guidance, read our Loose Wire Underfloor Heating Guide and Electric Underfloor Heating Installation Guide.
Helpful Related Guides
For system selection, running costs and installation planning, these pages are especially useful:
- Loose Wire Underfloor Heating Guide
- Loose Wire Running Costs Guide
- UFH Systems Collection Guide
- Underfloor Heating Insulation Guide
FAQ’s
When is loose underfloor heating cable better than a heating mat?
Loose cable is usually better when the room has awkward shapes, fixtures or narrow areas that make a standard mat harder to fit neatly.
Is ECOFLEX suitable for bathrooms?
Yes. It is well suited to bathrooms and en-suites, particularly where the layout includes toilets, basins or other fixed features that need to be worked around.
Does ECOFLEX need a thermostat?
Yes. A suitable thermostat and floor sensor are essential for safe, efficient temperature control.
Can loose cable be used as primary heating?
Yes, in the right room build-up and insulation conditions it can be used as primary heating. Final suitability depends on heat loss and system design.
