Gypsum Series
Ray Magic® CL
Ray Magic® CL (Classic) is a high-performance hydronic radiant gypsum panel. It comes finished with CertainTeed 1⁄2” gypsum board with AirRenew® and it installs on the ceiling, to create an unobstructed radiant surface.
Ray Magic® CL is 4’x8′ in size and it can be cut down into two 4’x4′ panels to fit smaller spaces.
The panel consists of a 11⁄2″ thick EPS board with laid-down aluminum heat transfer plates with propriety omega-shaped channels. Pressed into these channels are two symmetrical 8 mm PEX radiant tubing circuits laid out in a serpentine pattern. Each tubing circuit is connected in parallel to 16 mm PEX return and supply lines that run along the length of the panel. Panels are connected together using slide-in patented fitting technology that allows for internal PEX piping expansion and contraction.
Technical specifications
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Ray Magic CL 4′x8′ |
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Part number |
RGCL4812 (substitute discontinued model RM1051) |
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Features |
Quick and easy to install with panel slide-in patented fitting technology |
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High heating and cooling performance |
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90% net radiant surface |
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Tubing footprint and screw template laser engraved (ink free) |
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Works with 16mm or 1/2" PEX header lines |
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Panel pre-cut opening window to access fittings in case of necessity |
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Size and weight
Nominal size
W4′ [1219 mm]
L8′ [2438 mm]
H2" [51 mm]
Weight
Wet weight (with H2O): 70 lbs [32 kg]
Dry weight: 66 lbs [30 kg]
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Color and finishing |
CertainTeed high density 1 1⁄2" gypsum board with AirRenew® technology |
Tubing footprint and
screw template laser
engraved (ink free)
1⁄2" gypsum board
16 mm PEX backbone pipe
Aluminum transfer plate
8 mm PEX radiant pipe
RM coupling (2)
and RM cap (2)
RM 3-way fitting with triple o-ring
US patent #10113678
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Panel connection |
Up to 8 panels per loop (use expansion joint after 4 panels connected in series) |
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Panel to panel: |
use (2) RM couplings (included in each panel) |
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Panel capping: |
use (2) RM caps (included in each panel) |
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Panel to headers: |
use Messana 16 mm pre-insulated PEX pipe. Tested also with 1/2" PEX pipe |
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Heat exchanger |
Aluminum plates omega-shaped to wrap around the pipe to increase thermal exchange surface |
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Thickness: |
0.016 inch [0.4mm], 27 gauge |
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Thermal conductivity: |
0.21 W/mK (1/2″ gypsum board) |
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Radiant pipe: |
8 mm [≈ 5⁄16"] PEX 3-layer pipe with EVOH oxygen barrier |
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Serpentine pattern: |
3 3⁄8" o.c. [100 mm], 3" max cut-out allowed |
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Serpentine lenght: |
48 ft per circuit, two circuits per panels (total 96 ft of piping) |
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Radiant Area |
Gross radiant area: |
32 sq.ft. (total panel surface) |
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Net radiant area: |
28.8 sq.ft. (total active surface) |
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Net radiant percentage: |
90% |
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Fluid operating temperature |
46 °F to 130 °F |
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Cooling capacity |
23.2 Btu/h/sq.ft @55 °F (Max 36.2 Btu/h/sq.ft @46 °F) with 76 °F room temperature |
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Heat output |
28.0 Btu/h/sq.ft @100 °F (Max 59.2 Btu/h/sq.ft @130 °F) with 70 °F room temperature |
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Nominal flow rate |
0.22 GPM |
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Pressure drop |
1.4 ft of head [0.6 psi] @0.22 gpm / 50 °F |
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Operating pressure |
20 to 40 psi (air pressure test at 100 psi) |
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Water content |
0.46 gal [1.75 lt], equivalent to approximately 4 lb [1.8 Kg] of water |
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Insulation |
1 1⁄2" EPS board ASTM E84 (Class A rated) |
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Notes |
Size, weights and technical characteristics may vary without prior notice |
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Thermal performance1
Cooling capacity
Heating capacity
Ray Magic®, comfort from above...
The way nature intended.