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Re: Peerless Steamer in Progress
Up and running! Additionally job details: direct water heater with mixing valve/expansion tank (standard on all our installs), VXT, and (1) condensate zone.
Re: I NEED HELP! Choosing heating option for a triplex, hot water? forced air? steam?
@ChrisJ : Time for your funny tankless water heater video!
Re: PVC Venting on boilers again!
The fact, that label exists at all should tell you something. It's not a warning label about using PVC in a DWV system. Why would they produce that? Because they are manufacturing to ASTM standards, and those standards do not have the requirements for plastic pipe and fittings intended to vent flue gases.
With that disclaimer included on the label, I don't know how you can take comfort in the fact you followed manufacturers instructions and used it anyway? It's not an untruth, but the half-truth you're operating on is unacceptable.
With that disclaimer included on the label, I don't know how you can take comfort in the fact you followed manufacturers instructions and used it anyway? It's not an untruth, but the half-truth you're operating on is unacceptable.
Paul48
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Re: oil tank vent whisle
i pour sludge clean down the vent pipe, if your lucky it will loosen up the crud in the whistle, its a fifty fifty shot and the sludge clean wont hurt your tank either
Re: why does it take so long to heat
@EBEBRATT-Ed No issue with the one pictured. It works ok and I see ones like this pretty often. It reminded of the one I found pumping into the boiler. It was......... different, lol. I was very surprised the house got through a winter like it was.
Flipped the pump around and it work fine.
Flipped the pump around and it work fine.
Re: Help with wiring of Profusion Heater and Aube relay w/ external thermostat
You can just leave the t-stat wired and turn the temp up.
The L2 you are wiring to the heater is hot as the heater is 240 volt. I believe you will need a separate neutral back to the panel to make the relay work correctly.
The L2 you are wiring to the heater is hot as the heater is 240 volt. I believe you will need a separate neutral back to the panel to make the relay work correctly.
Zman
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IBC DC 20-125 Piping Diagram
I want to install a new high efficiency combi system, with 2 zones (one fin baseboard loop and one cast radiator loop). I chose this model which is oversized for my heating needs for the 3.2 DHW GPM. I have completely rebuilt this house from the studs on my own and want to finish the job with this system. Where could I locate a thorough piping diagram to insure a safe and effective installation?
Condensing Combi VS Condensing with Indirect Tank
Hey everyone,
Looking for some help on which way to go. I'll try to make a long story short and I'll be happy to answer any questions.
I have roughly 3000 sqft house that is heated by hydronic baseboards in three zones, one for each floor. Currently they are powered by an electric boiler and the cost is killing us. We had a couple $1600 bills over the winter. We live in British Columbia, west coast of Canada and electricity is very expensive here. So, I am looking to switch to natural gas. Speaking of location, our winters are considered mild, at our coldest we get down to about 28F/-2C. Maybe a bit lower in the last couple years
My questions is whether I should look at a combi condensing boiler or a condensing boiler with an indirect tank. I should mention the bottom floor of the house is a suite, so there is a tenant in there who I have no control over when/how they use their hot water. They have a washer and then just domestic taps, no dishwasher.
A contractor I am talking to right now is suggesting a Navien combi condensing unit, which after a short look online I am very skeptical of. All I see are nightmare stories from both homeowners and contractors on the units themselves and the support from the company.
Any insight and advice would be greatly appreciated!
Looking for some help on which way to go. I'll try to make a long story short and I'll be happy to answer any questions.
I have roughly 3000 sqft house that is heated by hydronic baseboards in three zones, one for each floor. Currently they are powered by an electric boiler and the cost is killing us. We had a couple $1600 bills over the winter. We live in British Columbia, west coast of Canada and electricity is very expensive here. So, I am looking to switch to natural gas. Speaking of location, our winters are considered mild, at our coldest we get down to about 28F/-2C. Maybe a bit lower in the last couple years
My questions is whether I should look at a combi condensing boiler or a condensing boiler with an indirect tank. I should mention the bottom floor of the house is a suite, so there is a tenant in there who I have no control over when/how they use their hot water. They have a washer and then just domestic taps, no dishwasher.
A contractor I am talking to right now is suggesting a Navien combi condensing unit, which after a short look online I am very skeptical of. All I see are nightmare stories from both homeowners and contractors on the units themselves and the support from the company.
Any insight and advice would be greatly appreciated!
Can I/should I change my header
Hello all. I have a Burnham IN5 with 360edr connected load. I have been replacing a few copper sections of main and replacing a riser. So I was thinking since I had the tools out; should I add the second riser out of the boiler. Would it make a difference. My idea was to add a union before the take off and try and make a drop header if possible. Or should I just leave it be? The current pipe size is 2 inches. Attached is my current set up. Thank you all.
Stangob
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