Moonlighting Owner finds time time install Viessmann

GW

because i stay up too late; please forgive my faulty Subject title.

Here is what I created for a geothermal set up; I did need some help with the metal; it would take me forever to do this radius stuff. It's insulated inside with 1" foam rubber.

Gary

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GW

My 'showroom'

I don't think I ever posted my 'baby' here before. I have a primary loop above to I can have different heating appliances. I have a Buderus BE125 that I just started today, also close-space-teed into the primary. I have about 8000 sq ft worth or radiant, but primarily only use/heat about 4500 sq ft. I have a Waterfurnace Envision heating/cooling the offices, and a basement and bonus room upstairs that is not being conditioned yet. Gary

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GW

and solar too

We have 20 tubes on the roof, I may add another 20 (or more) if I can muster the energy to install another tank for thermal heating. Gary

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Mad Dog_2

C;mon Gary......you had one too many scotches..........

JUST KIDDING!!!! I know how serious you are! Gary, I first met you when I met Mark Hunt..at that CO seminar with Jim Davis...YEARS ago. We were both kinda just starting out. You should be EXTREMELY proud of what you have accomplished...I know you were starting a family around the same time too. I am VERY proud of and for you my brother. The showroom is gonna be totally KILLER!!!!!Mad Dog

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GW

and the building pic

The new pad

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GW

well thank you

That was a long time ago, and I am grateful I still learn every day.

Speaking of which, is Jim the man or no? I feel he was one of the major influences in my career.

Hope you’re doing well!

Gary


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Mark Hunt_6

Looks GREAT!


I see you finished the wiring.

Awesome job Gary!!

Mark H

tim smith

Wow, what a great shop!! Nice work on the mechanical and the

shop is really nice. You should be proud.

Tony_42

Viessmann

Should use your install in their literature. Sweet...

Paul Pollets

Nice!!

Nice looking work, Gary.


I notice you didn't use a low loss header. Did you install the larger Vitodens (I presume it's the 11-44) for faster DHW production?

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GW

LLH

Hi Paul,

Because of my desire to have a 'master' loop running around the showroom, the thought of one more circ in the equation wasn't making sense to me, and the aesthetic element was important too (simple/clean). Once I have the wiring done on the Buderus I'll post some more pics, at that point you'll see the HK-1 control operating one of the two shop floors. The rest of the hydronics pipe off the primary behind the geo system and head to the basement where there is a 'wall of stuff' for the other shop floor, the future basement heating, and the future second floor heating, and lastly the hi-temp radiators in the showroom and the future ice-melt system for the sidewalk. Why HK-1? Because if I want to run oil or a future geo water to water, or if I want to fill up my roof with solar (thermal heat), I can shut off the heating mode on the Vito and run whatever i want. It's a really expensive toy room is what it is.

The 11-44; I was on the fence between this and the 8-32. If I ever outgrow this joint and move again, I would want enough heat to bring the whole building up to 70 or whatever (we keep the shop areas around 50 or so now). The grand total is 8,000 sq feet between the basement and the small unfinished second floor room.

Gary


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Norm Harvey

In all seriousness,.. You ARE my hero Gary!!


I am hatching these maniacal plans all the time to build my HVAC empire as well. my favorite part of your whole website is the evolution timeline. I would love to sit down and talk some shop with you.

- Norm

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joel_19

GW

Way to go that looks great!!!!!!!

Unknown

Absolutely Beautiful Gary,

Man, am I ever jealous & proud of you at the same time! LOL.
I have a shop too, but nothing comparing to that!
Good Luck!!
BTW- Out of curiosity, did you win a lottery or something?

Dave

Mad Dog_2

YOUR'E AN ANIMAL GARY WILSON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yes, I am doing very well after seven rough years...don't matter..."..it's not the kill...its the thrill of the chase." Proud of you, boy! MadDog

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Ruthe Jubinville_2

tour of the facility

I stopped the other day to see Gary and his new facility. He wasn't there but his staff gave me a tour of the whole shop. It is awesome. Congratulations,Gary. Ruthe

singh

Very nice!

Real nice shop !!!

Nice write off too !!!

How about a schematic to see everthing ?

DEvan

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GW

Silver Spoon

Dave, no lottery, I just borrowed money the old fashioned way. I piggybacked my home to buy the land 4 years ago, then the land became my collateral. The only "free ride" I'm getting is an interest free loan from a wealthy loved one when my building loan became short (this isn't even including the show room stuff, although the geothermal system was figured in the original budget). Long story....., no real long story.

The boiler room toys... somehow we stayed in the black enough as I kept picking away at all these systems (there is a fair amount of money tied up in my toy room).

I hope you can come by some time for a tour!

Gary

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GW

Hi Ruthe

I'm sorry i missed you! Hope you're doing well, Gary

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GW

draw

I'll try, it may get ugly though!

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GW

drawing, I think

Wow, a little rough but this is sort of what is happening!

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Ruthe Jubinville_2

I'll stop by again

I travel Rte 10 to Westfield frequently now Tell your gals I really enjoyed the tour. Ruthe

Unknown

Gary,

Please don`t take offense to what I said!
My "lottery" comment was tongue in cheek,,,
You must have a great biz with excellent employees,,, but be careful.
I have seen many lose everything by going hog-wild with advertising & TV commercials.
Keep a level head, and I look forward to visiting your shop!

Dave

Mad Dog_2

You are an inspiration Gary

I am in the process of building things back up and growing. I'd love to see the joint someday. Mad Dog

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Mad Dog_2

Yes he is...

and for me too...the man is a genius and an icon to me. Mad Dog

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GW

Thanks

I relied to this but later realized I emailed you direct!

Let me know when you want to hit the Turnpike, we'll yack it up some!

gary

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GW

yea, aggressive I'm not

I'm an old Yankee at heart, my Grandfather who shaped me was as old school as they come, very very conservative. I've learned though to make money you have to spend it, and no risk = no reward. I just need some cold snap to get the schedule maxed again!

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GW

You guys are killin' me!

My insecurities make me think you're bluffing!

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Unknown

Very true my man,,

Grandpa was very smart, but times are very different in our generation. Things in the heating biz are not as cut & dry as they used to be,, and competition is fierce, even amongst trade orientated friends.
Mother Nature is another thing not helping much these days,, I wish you the best of luck,, but be careful!

Dave