Radiant Project Pictures

ChrisCT

Thanks for the info. I know a plumbing supply house I can check with for the good stuff.

ChrisCT

Radiant Project Pictures

Hi, I am a homeowner currently working on a radiant heating retro-fit. Since I found a lot of info on this site and from NRT Rob who posts here, I thought I'd post a link to some pictures of the project. The web site is www.lxdragon.com/radiant1.htm

Thanks! And thanks to Dan for letting me link to this site.

Chris.

Al Letellier_9

DIY project

Wow...congratulations on a nice looking job. I hate to say this but it's true......a lot of guys doing this for a living could take some lessons from you. Good work !!

ChrisCT

Thanks! I let the pros do the hard stuff. I just did the plates, manifold, and ran the tubing for that one zone (so far).

Chris.

Dan C.

pex

What kind of pex is that you used?

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ChrisCT

pex

The zone pictured, as well as the other extruded plate zone, use Mr. Pex 1/2" with an oxygen barrier for the loops and 3/4" Mr. Pex for the supply and return. The Roth panels, not yet installed, will use 3/8" pex-al-pex.

Chris.

Paul Pollets

Nice!

Nice piping! All you need is some pipe insulation around the "near boiler" piping...

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ChrisCT

pipe insulation

Thanks for the tip. Should I insulate right up to the panel? Should I do the same with the pex? And is it OK to use the pipe insulation you get at Lowes or Home Depot on pex (just curious because I think it's a petroleum product)?

Chris.

Paul Pollets

I use

ImcoLok or Armaflex. It comes in 6 ft lengths with either 1/2" wall or 3/4" wall. It is split down the middle with a sealing tape for ease of install. We miter the corners with a plastic miter box and serrated bread knife. We insulate all of the piping, except the CW feeder.

It's hard tto find the good stuff at the big box stores.

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