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Heat Loss calculator

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chris87
chris87 Member Posts: 9
in Strictly Steam
Does anybody have a good link/program for a good heat loss calculator to size a heating system? Thanks

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  • SWEI
    SWEI Member Posts: 7,348
    http://www.slantfin.com/homeowners-page/ipadapp.html is a good place to start.
  • JStar
    JStar Member Posts: 2,752
    Only complaint I have with the Slant/Fin program is that you cannot give the windows a cardinal direction. You posted this in the steam section. Are you replacing a steam boiler? If so, a heat loss is not necessary. You'll need to measue radiators to get the correct boiler size.
  • chris87
    chris87 Member Posts: 9
    Opps didn't mean to post this in steam, no its natural gas hydronics. Thanks for the calculator much appreciated
  • JStar
    JStar Member Posts: 2,752
    If you need help, I've been known to do heat load calculations for people.
  • Steve Minnich
    Steve Minnich Member Posts: 2,868
    I'm curious. Are most guys recommending Slant-Fin's calculator because it's readily available for anyone to use? And free?
    Steve Minnich
  • SWEI
    SWEI Member Posts: 7,348
    Stephen Minnich said:

    I'm curious. Are most guys recommending Slant-Fin's calculator because it's readily available for anyone to use? And free?

    That, plus the fact that it's potentially comprehensible for a homeowner.
  • Steve Minnich
    Steve Minnich Member Posts: 2,868
    Gotcha. Makes sense.
    Steve Minnich
  • ChrisJ
    ChrisJ Member Posts: 17,070
    Stephen Minnich said:

    I'm curious. Are most guys recommending Slant-Fin's calculator because it's readily available for anyone to use? And free?

    What do you recommend?

    Single pipe 392sqft system with an EG-40 rated for 325sqft and it's silent and balanced at all times.

  • EBEBRATT-Ed
    EBEBRATT-Ed Member Posts: 19,591
    It's free, it works, it's accurate. Works for me

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