water loop bypass

Mannu

A: The flow in gallons per minute isn't crucial here. Just keep your eye on the thermometer on the line supplying the zone. Stop blending when it reaches 180 degrees F. Then, take the handle off the ball valve so no one else can mess with it. This will be the hottest water the zone will ever see.





So i totally understand the process, the aquastat i'm using (L4006A) doesnt tell you temperature it only has the temperature setting. So how do i know when the temperature hits 180 degrees? do i need to install a temperature guage on the pipe?

Rod

Water Temperature Gauge

Hi-  Yes, You need a temperature gauge.  They're pretty cheap and are very handy to have in the system. Here's a link to one:

http://www.pexsupply.com/Boshart-TW25-CB2-250-25-1-2-NPT-2-5-Face-Snap-Well-Thermometer

Be sure to look at the specs and Question and Answer section as that will give you an idea of the fittings you will need to install it.

- Rod

JStar

Bypass

We use a clamp-type thermocouple to test the water temperature while setting the bypass. Hooks into most multimeters.