Zone vs circ vs Variable speed

mcycle

<span style="font-size:12pt">I'm about to install a 95% condensing boiler to an existing baseboard system; 3 zones 2000 sq ft home,  135 ft of baseboard element.  One of the zones is an “old school” 1” venture loop. Boiler is a Triangle Prestige.</span>

<span style="font-size:12pt">My original plan was to use the Grundos Alpha circ and pipe using zone valves.  I’ve been getting poor feedback regarding the Alpha, so I’m re considering either a single speed 00 series or possibly 3 circs “one per zone”.</span>

<span style="font-size:12pt">What would be the best option for this type of system?</span>

CMadatMe

Take a Look at

The Taco Delta-T Circ. It's simply and easy. They have a great video class on it at their web site in the FlowPro section.

heating101

the great debate

there has been and always will be a debate as to wether circs or valves. in you situation with only 135 ft of element in three zones going to seperate circs would be over kill and added expense. a variable speed circulator with FULL PORT zone valves, i prefer motorized over solenoiod, would work very well for you

Charlie from wmass

And here come the dinosaur

I am still a circulator addict and I like them for reliability. Just what I prefer.