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Re: Replumbing: Solder or Threads for Ball Valves
We're up to 113 years with galvanized on one of the buildings. Some pressure loss, but still working. I'd say soldered copper has an indefinite lifespan. (>100 years)
Re: Packing Heat
Hi, I'll add that I went a few rounds with Martin Holladay on this and ultimately, it depends on the assumptions you make going in. I have been able to greatly reduce the cost, complexity and labor involved to build solar thermal DHW. I'll add that there is no one-size-fits-all. My system works in a temperate climate. Martin had a hard time accepting the measured data I gave him, so continues to believe solar thermal is dead. I'm seeing it give a rate of return around 25%, with a life expectancy of at least twenty years. Blanket statements only keep some people warm.
Yours, Larry
Re: Packing Heat
I’d venture to guess even the brightest know it all gurus on this thread have tried and failed at energy projects along their careers😏 Pushing boundaries is one way to learn and expand.
It’s your money, your property you get to try whatever you want.
hot_rod
Re: Stadler radiant heat loop always circulating
@hot_rod - you'd be proud of me. I sent RST Thermal an email asking if they might have some documentation. LOL! We'll see what comes back…
Bart56
Re: Drums of water in the basement as a buffer
We plan to put the ground coupled hydronic heat system in for testing this summer with the old house, build new house next. Thanks!
Trist
Re: Drums of water in the basement as a buffer
Hi, You may remember the Zomehouse Steve and Holly Baer built. Much of its heat came from stacked 55 gallon drums, fulled with water, painted black, behind South glazing. At night they had to raise an insulated exterior panel to keep the heat in. Might be worth looking at to see if it has any ideas you can use. I've been in the house and it's comfortable.
Yours, Larry
Re: Seeking Engineer for Off-Grid Religious Facility Heating in the Mountain States
I did preliminary work on this project a few years ago. We were talking about hydronic radiant floor heat and utilizing PV powered circulators (With battery backup) that were mounted outside the facility. We also talked of using a wood gasification boiler to utilize all of the beetle kill pine. I am happy to discuss our initial design ideas, and to see if we can be of any help! Ferguson Hydronics 303-942-8102
Re: Experience I had with a boiler tech and what I learned along the way.
"many technicians haven't read since high school"
Are you sure about that??
From the installs we see on this forum I don't think they can read at all LOL
EBEBRATT-Ed
Re: Peerless
Because they won't take calls from me 😅
Peerless only offers 4 sizes: 100, 150, 200, 250 MBTU input instead of 13 sizes from Burnham.
Good job editing, Peerless graphic artists!
