new install

Tombig_2

since you're building you're own you want to put in the most efficient so go with a modulating condensing boiler that will also make hot water for you DONT mix your bathing water with heating water or you're asking for trouble imbed the tubing in the living area slab portion of the ranch and in the basement area if you want it there don't staple up under joists or even use emmission plates as youll have to figure on two temperatures go with a lightweight overpour so you can use the reset capability of the modcon for a single reset temp did I mention have a thorough heat loss done on the home modern modcons have domestic priority which will handle your domestic needs did I mention DONT mix your bathing water with your heating water I think you have a unique opportunity to install a system that will be cost effective and economical for years to come do your homework and youll be fine

Phonetically yours, Tombig

dmy hvac

new install

im building a home this spring 1540 sqft raised ranch and want to put in floor heat in i have done a few.with mixing valves seem to work ok was also was going to use a water tank hooked to boiler need some suggestions on best ideas about that situation and what kind of boilers people would use and if they would use hot water hooked to boiler also was gonna use staple method for tubing under floor have heard metal plates are better have any suggestions??

dmy hvac

mod con

mave never put mod con boiler in can u explain what do u mean by mixing bath water obviously not gonna share same water as the boiler but i was gonna use a boiler mate water tank if i use a mod con boiler is there still a need for mixing valves r can i just keep n boiler temp low like 120 then chow would i also heat hot water with temp that low or do u recommend a tankless hot water for domestic use??

dmy hvac

not sure bout over pour? as house is gonna be a modular basement portion will not be finished for years down the road was thinking of jujst putting pex r onyx in concrete in basement for future use and was gonna staple r use plates in 2floor area under floor joists is either method better staple r plates? and what kind of insulation would u recommend under tubing.have never put in mod con boiler what is the mojdulating part of it the boiler temp?and what is the condensing? in the flu cause its high efficient?? how can u hook domestic hot water to it if i have to keep boiler temp at 120 for in floor heat?any suggestions???

Couderay

Boilers

A good place to start is this site, not necessarily the wall. Also look up various boiler manufactors web sites and read all about their boilers. Do a good heat loss of your house. Prepare a budget and stick to it. Many, many different ways and means in the hydronic world. I too have a modular house with radiant heat in the basement and baseboard up stairs,all being fed with a mod-con. And an indirect for the potable hot water. Good luck.

dmy hvac

mod con

thanks for the advice are u happy with your mod con boiler and if u dont mind what brand did u put in i was thinking of getting a utica boiler mod con the 95% one u heard much about it ??is yours pretty cost effecient?

Couderay

Mod-Con's

I went with a Munchkin and their Super Store indirect. Yes I'm happy so far but will be making some small piping changes this coming spring. I get to see my set up 4 times a year. This system is in my vacation house. I done all work by myself except electrical.