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Jim Kelleher_7
Jim Kelleher_7 Member Posts: 9
in THE MAIN WALL
any new heatloss software out there, been using Slant Fin , upgraded my pc can't find the disk

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  • Snowmelt
    Snowmelt Member Posts: 1,415
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    Yea flow pro from taco
    Jim Kelleher_7
  • Tinman
    Tinman Member Posts: 2,808
    edited March 2015
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    I use a variety:
    Uponor's Advanced Design Suite
    Wrightsoft's Right-J Mobile
    ACCA's Long Form Manual J - (not software)
    Elite's Residential and Commercial software
    Steve Minnich
    ZmanJim Kelleher_7
  • NRT_Rob
    NRT_Rob Member Posts: 1,013
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    Stephen, how do you like elite compared to wrightsoft?
    Rob Brown
    Designer for Rockport Mechanical
    in beautiful Rockport Maine.
  • hot_rod
    hot_rod Member Posts: 22,157
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    It's not new but the HDS Hydronic Design Software, has a very easy to use load calculator plus a bunch of other hydronic tools

    Try a demo at www.hydronicpros.com
    Bob "hot rod" Rohr
    trainer for Caleffi NA
    Living the hydronic dream
    Jim Kelleher_7
  • Tinman
    Tinman Member Posts: 2,808
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    I've used the commercial more than the residential and I thought it was very user friendly. Is been a long time since I've used the full blown Wrightsoft software. Brad White is the one who suggested I go with Elite and he helped me through a few things and offered a few suggestions. Bottom line? I like it.
    Steve Minnich
  • Hilly
    Hilly Member Posts: 427
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    I've tried the demo's for heatcad and loopcad and they're pretty fun to work with. I didn't buy it because I haven't justified the cost yet and don't need it much. But to me it was excellent to deal with. I'm surprised more guys aren't using it really.
    Jim Kelleher_7
  • NRT_Rob
    NRT_Rob Member Posts: 1,013
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    I like siggy's stuff and loopcad, but when you have to do air design as well as hydronic, you need something else... I'm not loving wrightsoft, though it does the trick if you watch it like a hawk and know what you're looking at. I'm curious about Elite's design capabilities, I'll have to check it out.
    Rob Brown
    Designer for Rockport Mechanical
    in beautiful Rockport Maine.
    Jim Kelleher_7
  • RobG
    RobG Member Posts: 1,850
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    Welcome back Rob, It's been a while!
    NRT_Rob
  • Tinman
    Tinman Member Posts: 2,808
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    @NRT_Rob - If you know Brad White, you may want to reach out to him. He's better versed on Elite than I am. He's been using it forever and I'm just starting out on it. I've also talked directly to the the guy that owns Elite and he was very helpful. You don't see that happening much these days.
    Steve Minnich
  • Jason_13
    Jason_13 Member Posts: 304
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    I use HVAC-Calc if you just want a heat loss. Easy to use
    Jim Kelleher_7
  • NRT_Rob
    NRT_Rob Member Posts: 1,013
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    @RobG Thanks Sir! Good to be out of the shell again.
    @Stephen Minnich I do know Brad, I'll send him a note, thanks.
    Rob Brown
    Designer for Rockport Mechanical
    in beautiful Rockport Maine.
  • Gabriel@HBX
    Gabriel@HBX Member Posts: 9
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    I like LoopCAD, you can create your PEX drawings while it calculates your heatloss and materials list. Will update as you edit your design.
    Comfort
    Control
    Innovation
    Jim Kelleher_7

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