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Re: Is there a list of the best help forums for the various 'challenges' we encounter?
I have tried to offer my help on other websites related to the HVAC industry, the oil heat industry, and the boiler industry. I have found then difficult to navigate to the proper place to do what is best for the persons asking for help. The people at HeatingHelp.com got it right. Easy to follow a topic and easy to post photos to make that "worth a thousand word" statement and follow the others that have also offered to help. I have also noticed that others like Jamie Hall, Bob (hot_rod) Rohr and others on some of the other sites. They just don't click with me. This is the easiest to communicate with others here.
As far as other trades, like Electrical, Plumbing. Building, Construction, and automotive to name a few, You will not find what @DanHolohan has built here and what his daughter and others have continued to offer for our trade. This is unmatched and will probably never be duplicated anywhere else. kudos to Team Holohan
Re: Is there a list of the best help forums for the various 'challenges' we encounter?
I agree with @EdTheHeaterMan , Heating help is the best!!!
Mike Holt electrical is the best I have found for electrical. But they have decided for liability reasons to only allow people licensed in the electrical trade, (Electricians, contractors and engineers) to participate on that forum.
That forum is one that like Heating Help the people that participate are respectful (for the most part) and they don't allow nasty stuff or swearing etc.
Re: Is there a list of the best help forums for the various 'challenges' we encounter?
There is a wealth of knowledge on anything building trades related here, the wall would be the first place I would ask for anything trades related, because I know enough about the people responding based on all their previous responses to trust the advice. Though it may not be the focus I imagine there are master plumbers and electricians on this site as well. Anything else I typically type into google, if I don't get quick results I add the word "reddit' to the end. So far I have never been left hanging on any computer/software type questions by doing those 2 things, never even had to make my own post as somebody else has always had the same issue.
Re: Heat loss calc..
Ok, the team has spoken! Thank you everyone for your input!
I'm a long time reader of the forum..
@EdTheHeaterMan , yes the old 1970's Burnham America boiler is cycling on/off in short 3 minute-ish cycles as you describe, while the 20yr old Bell&Gossett pump runs a bit longer at maybe 30 min? Your numbers make sense, thanks.
@hot_rod, I currently have 2000sqft + 95' of finned tube over 2 zones (65' 1st floor, 30' 2nd floor). House is comfortable when the heat is running.
I'm planning on combining both zones into a single 95' split zone to get me into condensing temps with a new mod con combi, and avoid a small second floor zone that may cycle.
The Rinnai mod con Combi I'm considering only comes in 60k or 90k for CH, both with199k DHW, both turn down to 15k for CH.
Favoring the 90k unit as I will be adding 1000sqft (+45' finned tube) +1 bath addition next year (a final total of 3000sqft + 135' finned + 2.5bath).
Re: 25 Years ago.....
I know of no person in any industry or profession that has done more to educate the rank & file, motivate them, and bring them together than Dan Holohan…Very, very fortunate to have rode the wave behind his Surfboard ..mad Dog
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Re: 25 Years ago.....
Reminds me of how far back our little group here goes. Life is very good with friends… And friends who share our interests and values are golden. Thank you Dan for bringing us all together a lifetime ago.
Re: Literature on Geothermal
Here is an out and back system in upstate NY, 35K load. 4 loops of 1" HDPE, 1000' loops. It's been covering the load for a few winters now.
hot_rod
Re: NJ Boiler replacement decision points...
Then get a heating only boiler and keep your standalone water heater. It's a valid concern.



