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Re: Type K copper pipe
That main thing with plastic is that it be NSF approved. If it is — it's pretty free of anything leaching out of it. Polyethylene — which is what you'd be using — hasn't much of anything to leach anyway.
Copper. depending on the pH of the water, will leach varying amounts of copper into your water. Is this a problem? Not that I know of from a health standpoiint.
Re: Will I have to drain my whole heating system?
Will I have to drain my whole heating system?
YES!
Re: Insulation for steam pipes in basement
1"wall fiberglass and PVC fitting covers. Buy the thumbtacks with the pvc covers. Thumbtacks have little barbs to hold them in place skip the tape it makes a mess.
Trick: put the thumbtacks in the PVC fitting before you put the fitting on the pipe
Re: Do Energy Kinetics Ascent Boilers require special Thermostats?
Good morning,
The Energy Kinetics Ascent boiler can be controlled by a simple day night programable thermostat or with a Wi-Fi thermostat. Whichever suits you. We do not need special communicating thermostats.
Robertw
Re: Professional opinions please
I know enough to be dangerous!
I know enough to be more dangerous!
- Where do the valves on the radiant manifold go to?
- I 'm not sure this is the best design but I like to put the HX potable water heat at the bottom of the tank and let the heat rise to the top of the tank until the bottom thermostat shuts off the pump. If needed the 220V top element and thermostat can be there in the event the HX can't keep up and the top of the tank gets cold water that high, while the bottom thermostat keeps operating the HX heated water. The top and bottom thermostats are wired with different voltages and the bottom electric element is abandoned.
- I think the HX flow needs to be reversed on one side for best results
- Need Circulator to move water from Mix to the radiant floor
- Best practice is to pump away from expansion tank for air control
- What is the model number of the thermostatically controlled valves? Are they just regular 24v. electric zone valves?
I think this is close to @hot_rod Bob's first drawing.
I hope this helps.
Re: Professional opinions please
a hydraulic separator is a great option. It gives you air, dirt, magnetic, and hydraulic separation in one device. Quick and simple to pipe.
I added a HX pump, I’m not sure how or when that circuit is operated? Does it just maintain the hw tank temperature?Expansion tank connects at either of the lower sep connections
hot_rod
Re: Type K copper pipe
This is your outside line — perhaps from a well to the house? If so, you'll be a lot happier using polyethylene or other flexible plastic pipe…
Re: Insulation for steam pipes in basement
1" would be your best bet . Use the boots for the fittings , buy a roll of the tape , and order 20% from what ever you figure ..
Its a sightless cost ,but you will feel better ..
Big Ed_4
