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Re: The "equalizer" is mis-named. It does nothing to equalize anything.
I guess my point was what was your point ? Sure the equalizer looks like the handle on a beer stein, so ?
Formally it was called a "Bleeder" and was (is) relevant to some systems. The LAoSHR describes it and it sounded reasonable to me.
109A_5
Re: The "equalizer" is mis-named. It does nothing to equalize anything.
"The equalizer is like a hollow handle on a beer stein—completely unrelated to the level of beer in the glass. I stole this observation from Henry Gifford."
The problem I have with this example is the fire is only under the boiler, not the handle.
The earth's atmosphere is a huge equalizer but you can measure different atmospheric pressures in different places. And how far away is the Sun ?
109A_5
Re: System 2000, nearly double the cost of Weil McLain, is it worth it?
I have no problem if people choose to buy premium products for premium prices. But the potential installer’s blatant dishonesty about savings is a bad look.
Re: grohe smart " stupid box"
This isn't a problem exclusive to Symmons. However. Symmons shower valves are extremely reliable and repair better than any other I have seen. The spout drip on a Symmons is a repair that takes well with a high success rate. Other shower valves…not as much.
Intplm.
Re: The "equalizer" is mis-named. It does nothing to equalize anything.
I would use 45s if possible. Try to avoid 90s above the water line. Below the water line anything goes.
Re: New Build
The first step is a heat load calculation for the various buildings/ rooms. Then choices like heat emitters, boilers, tube size come into play. Step two is the design of the system based on the loads.
You can try a load calc yourself, many wholesalers do them as well as reps or the radiant tube manufacturers directly.
Them Uponor design manual would be a good first read. It takes you through the steps.
hot_rod
Re: The "equalizer" is mis-named. It does nothing to equalize anything.
@ethicalpaul
time to buy more glass pipe and show us right or wrong
neilc
Re: Packing Heat
The only solar thermal heating besides pool heaters that I've seen operating for years is direct air heating. I forget the name of the company. It blew solar heated air into industrial buildings where ~60° sufficed. When sun did not shine then good old NG kicked in. If your entire roof is covered with solar panels then you save something on your A/C use. Otherwise Contrarion & Kaos observations match mine.
jumper
Re: Thinking of buying a spare used oil burner
It's not a terrible idea. However most parts on standard oil burners are interchangeable and is much easier than swopping the entire burner. Using it for a parts burner might be your better option.
Intplm.