1P steam vs. indirect DHW

Noel

The same amount of condensate is returning to the boiler at the same time, as is leaving the boiler. No water level change.

Noel

Charles_7

Looking forward to your seminar on Apr. 11!!! +++ But I need some advice sooner-- Did the "dead men" ever think "green"??

customer has 1860's house well restored --- therefore the one-pipe steam radiators stay!! but she is really adament about being as "green" as she can.... 20 yr WM oil fired unit needs replacement and conversion to NG is a given...

Two questions ---- Can we go to condensing boiler???

is there a practical way to have an indirect domestic water heater here like is becoming second nature with a hot water system --- I don't see how to do the zoning needed --- but that's why I'm sitting at your knee.....

Charles

Noel

look in the library

http://www.heatinghelp.com/library.cfm

under system piping techniques

Noel

Unknown

heres the direct link to the pdf in question

steam to indirect piping

Unknown

a question

how much condensate could you expect to be available for an application like this? the way it is shown, the pump is drawing water just below the waterline on the boiler, wouldn't you risk running the pump dry if the boiler wasn't steaming when there was a DHW demand but no heating, say in the summer.

Unknown

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that was a forehead slapping moment. boy, do i feel dumb! thanks. :S