Best Of
Re: Is this a house trap?
That's the next step, but they are telling me they won't do it if I don't remove the trap. That's why I'm trying to remove the trap. I guess I have some more digging to do. Or do you think there isn't a trap?
bdp1999
Re: Replacement Gas Boiler Size
Your Baseboards are only capable of 58k BTUs output. So yes, you’re present boiler is oversized.
The issue of loosing water is very serious and needs to be addressed. Your lack of heat in some areas is probably related to it.
I have to respectfully disagree with the comment about your present boiler being 85% efficient; it’s probably closer to70%. And a new mod/con operate In condensing mode the majority of the heating season when the out door reset is properly setup. You only need 180* water at design temperature (the coldest night of the year).
Ironman
Re: Is this a house trap?
Very true.
But it's open to soaking wet mud. That doesn't pass gas too well.
Dried up and cracked clay, or sand does.
Hopefully, he's going to listen to you or Mad Dog and call someone else. I thought a vent pipe out in the yard was mentioned, wouldn't that be where a trap would be located under these conditions? I understand it shouldn't need to be removed, but, since he's digging……..
ChrisJ
Re: Replacement Gas Boiler Size
Why 95%?
You'll only see that when running low water temperatures. Less than 140°F. Your emitters are rated for 180° water.
Your old boiler is probably 85% efficient and lasted over 40 years. The highly efficient won't last 1/2 that!
pecmsg
Re: Is this a house trap?
With all they currently have going on, why do you want them to do a radon test?
Even if it is a concern, with the dirt that saturated with water radon levels would likely be low especially if that's clay.
I wouldn't open up another can of worms until the problem at hand is sorted my self.
ChrisJ
Re: Is this a house trap?
That's what we were saying. Once again, the sewer & drain company SHOULD know this. What's the next step? Mad Dog
Re: Replacement Gas Boiler Size
Re: Off grid heating/ac minisplit efficiency
Mini splits don't have the inrush of typical AC unit as all the bits are inverter controlled. They do ramp up to near full power when doing periodic oil recovery but as long as you size for max power, you should be fine.
One thing to watch in off grid is power quality especially in remote areas with lighting. Make sure you have surge protection on your main panel and the AC itself.
For off grid, you want heat that is guaranteed to work 100%. Generators have a nasty habit of not starting when you are not there, so can't be relied on for power for heat (your boiler and pumps need surprising amounts of power once you calculate it). Best to install a pilot operated heat source such as a through the wall vented heater that can keep your place from freezing even with power out.
Kaos