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Wood with mod/con. Piping help please

Chrissalva
Chrissalva Member Posts: 1
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Hey guys,



I'm putting in a Harman SF260 with a mod/com backup. The system is mostly cast iron radiators with thermostatic heads on them. I also have an indirect DHW tank. What do all recommend for a piping method? Primary/secondary? The manual doesn't show a tie-in with a mod/con. Is there any diagrams out there? I was also told I should put a mixing valve in to prevent the water temp getting too high and short cycling the thermostatic heads. Any thoughts/experience with that? Any help would be awesome. Thank you.

Chris

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  • Zman
    Zman Member Posts: 7,611
    Piping

    Here is a good read on the subject.

    http://www.caleffi.com/sites/default/files/coll_attach_file/idronics_10.pdf



    The points I would be most aware of is the need for a buffer tank and if the boiler is going to be in the house, a good thermal bypass loop.



    You cannot just shut off a wood boiler the potential for overheating is huge.



    The expansion tank location in the manual is incorrect.



    Carl
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