Ray Magic® NK
Ray Magic® NK (Naked) is a high performance hydronic radiant panel. It is installed within the ceiling (and walls) and it is covered with 5⁄8″ regular drywall, wood, or other ceiling material, to create unobstructed radiant surfaces.
The panel consists of a 1 1⁄2″ thick EPS board and aluminum heat transfer plates with propriety omega shaped channels. Pressed into these channels are two symmetrical 8 mm [≈ 5⁄16″] PE-RT radiant tubing circuits laid out in a serpentine pattern.
Each tubing circuit is connected in parallel to 16 mm [≈ 1⁄2″] PE-RT return and supply lines that run along the length of the panel.
Panels are connected together using patented slide-in fitting technology that allows for internal PE-RT piping expansion and contraction.
Technical specifications1
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Ray Magic® NK |
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Part number |
RM 2X4: RNKD2438 |
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RM 2X8: RNKD2838 |
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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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Installable on 24" o.c. additional channels or between ceiling joist (width from 1 1⁄2″ to 3″) |
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Environment-friendly and 100% recyclable |
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Competitive installed cost compared to other radiant floor panel systems |
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Size and weight
Nominal size
W2′ [610 mm]
L8′ [2438 mm]
H1 1⁄2" [38 mm]
Weight
Wet weight (with H2O): 10 lbs [4.5 kg]
Dry weight: 8 lbs [3.6 kg]
Nominal size
W2′ [610 mm]
L4′ [1220 mm]
H1 1⁄2" [38 mm]
Weight
Wet weight (with H2O): 3.25 lbs [1.5 kg]
Dry weight: 2.75 lbs [1.2 kg]
16 mm PE-RT backbone pipe
Aluminum transfer plate
8 mm PE-RT radiant pipe
RM coupling (2) and RM cap (2)
RM 3-way fitting with triple o-ring
US patent #10113678
1 1⁄2" EPS board ASTM E84
RM coupling (2) and RM cap (2)
RM 3-way fitting with triple o-ring US patent #10113678
Aluminum transfer plate
8 mm PE-RT radiant pipe
RM 2-way fitting with triple o-ring
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1 1⁄2" EPS board ASTM E84
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Finishing2 |
Comes without finishing, can be covered with wood, drywall, or other approved ceiling materials |
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Packaging |
RM NK 2x4 comes in a 5-panel carton box, with 10 RM couplings and 10 RM caps. Dimension: 51" x 25 1⁄4" x 8 1⁄2" Weight: 30 lbs. |
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RM NK 2x8 comes in a 5-panel carton box, with 4 pre-insulated 1/2" PEX straight pipe [8 ft], 10 RM couplings and 10 RM caps. Dimension: 99" x 25 1⁄4" x 8 1⁄2" Weight: 58 lbs. |
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Panel connection |
Max 10 panels (2x8) per loop connected in series or parallel |
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Panel to panel: |
use (2) RM coupling (included with each panel) |
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Panel capping: |
use (2) RM cap to cap panel (included with each panel) |
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Panel to headers: |
use the Messana 1/2" PEX-A pre-insulated pipe with the RM F1960 adapter3 |
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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: |
0.18 W/mK when covered with 5/8" gypsum board |
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Radiant pipe: |
8 mm [≈ 5⁄16"] PE-RT 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: |
24 ft per circuit |
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RM 2x4: one circuits per panels (total 24 ft of piping) |
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RM 2x8: two circuits per panels (total 48 ft of piping) |
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Radiant Area |
Gross radiant area: |
RM 2x4: 8 sq.ft. (total panel surface) |
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RM 2x8: 16 sq.ft. (total panel surface) |
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Net radiant area: |
RM 2x4: 7.4 sq.ft. (total active surface) |
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RM 2x8:14.4 sq.ft. (total active surface) |
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Net radiant percentage: |
RM 2x4: 90% |
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RM 2x8: 90% |
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Fluid operating temperature |
46 °F to 130 °F |
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Cooling capacity |
21 Btu/h/sq.ft @55 °F (Max 31 Btu/h/sq.ft @46 °F) with 76 °F room temperature (with 5/8" gypsum board) |
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Heat output |
24 Btu/h/sq.ft @100 °F (Max 52 Btu/h/sq.ft @130 °F) with 70 °F room temperature (with 5/8" gypsum board) |
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Nominal flow rate |
RM 2x4: 0.05 GPM |
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RM 2x8: 0.1 GPM |
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Pressure drop |
0.8 ft of head [0.35 psi] @0.1 gpm |
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Operating pressure |
20 to 40 psi (pressure test at 100 psi) |
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Water content |
RM 2x4: 0.115 gal [0.4375 lt], equivalent to approximately 1 lb [0.45 Kg] of water |
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RM 2X8: 0.23 gal [0.875 lt], equivalent to approximately 2 lb [0.9 Kg] of water |
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Insulation |
1 1⁄2" EPS board ASTM E84 (Class A rated) |
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Notes |
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Size, weights and technical characteristics may vary without prior notice.
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Use only ceiling material and installation procedures that comply with all local codes.
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1/2" PEX-A cold expansion (F1960) to Ray Magic panel brass adapter (expansion tool required).
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Thermal performance1
Cooling capacity
Heating capacity
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Ray Magic®, comfort from above...
The way nature intended.