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Re: Help me calculate pressure drop!
do you need more output?
If not running at a lower firing rate and a more constant run will be most efficient
If you running condensing mode, a small firing rate in a large hx equals more condensation , higher efficiency
The combustion analyzer is important for dialing in an efficient burn
hot_rod
Re: Leaking valve on water tank
This ^^^^^. Before you go to the trouble of replacing it, which would be a bore, try fixing it — which might take a few minutes…
Re: Can someone explain this hydronic loop heating.
That added loop probably emits a small amount just from convection.
Unless we don't see another piping connection, I don't see it actually circulating through?
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Re: Heat Pump Cooling Not Working
It looks like the 45uF part Capacitor is out of spec. +/- 6% However at 41.3 uF I would think it still would work.
Re: Can someone explain this hydronic loop heating.
I would use a manual bleeder. Less likely to leak in an area where they are not visible
Re: Help with Goodman GSXC16 Error code 04
Sounds like time to measure the voltage and current at the capacitors an calculate the capacitance to see if it is even close. 3 years seems about right for lowest bidder caps.
Re: What is causing this?
If it is glycol, that dark color often indicates the glycol has gone acidic It will attack the soft metals
I would flush the system, run a cleaner, then refill
If there are no pipes exposed to freezing, you may not need glycol
Those look like the older flow setters that you clamped a meter around to read. I don’t see a reason for check valves on the loops?
hot_rod
Re: Unrecognized return vent
@jumper, Actually, it had (has) a thermostatic vent at each radiator return.
Re: How drain boiler for repair?
How old is the boiler/ relief valve? a new relief valve is cheap insurance
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