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Utica SSC Buffer Tank Add...
john p_2
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in Gas Heating
Just completed my buffer tank add to my system. While it was down I added a S&R zone for possible radiant zone in the kitchen, replaced hand made cush clamps, re-piped water feed to the boiler and cleaned most copper/brass piping & fittings then sprayed with high temp clear coat.
The diamond plate is nice but a pain when soldering - any flux or solder that hit it take the finish away immediately.
Pipe, fittings & hardware prices are really getting crazy...I even considered doing all vent & relief piping for the buffer tank in stainless steel which I probably c
ould've saved 30%+ versus using brass - but aesthetics mean a lot to me!
Many thanks to John Langan and Rich McGrath for their design & help with this all the way thru. Thanks to Jason from Utica for taking time to visit and resetting my boiler control.
The diamond plate is nice but a pain when soldering - any flux or solder that hit it take the finish away immediately.
Pipe, fittings & hardware prices are really getting crazy...I even considered doing all vent & relief piping for the buffer tank in stainless steel which I probably c
ould've saved 30%+ versus using brass - but aesthetics mean a lot to me!
Many thanks to John Langan and Rich McGrath for their design & help with this all the way thru. Thanks to Jason from Utica for taking time to visit and resetting my boiler control.
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@john p Wow that is a gorgeous and spectacular set up that you have there.0
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Thanks Ezzy, some say it's a little over the top but I love it.0
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That really looks nice!!0
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It's your home so you can go overtop as you please. It really looks awesome2
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It's your home so you can go overtop as you please. It really looks awesome0
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2700 sq ft. Home in NJ...Gas bills averaged $91 last winter and are only supposed to get better with the buffer tank!0
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It will get a lot better with the buffer tank0
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@john p beautiful job.....whats the high temp clear coat you use....where would i buy that....i hate when i go back to my jobs and the copper is dull...and is that a combination condensate pump and nuetralizer?ASM Mechanical Company
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@Paul S yes thats a combo neutralizer and condensation pump made by Saniflo1
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Wow awesome job!0
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John, what was the outcome of the lockout issue that you were having?Bob Boan
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Bob ,
Cause was faulty flame sensor . Jason M came with the newly designed sensor and everything has been fine since . He also installed a new board and raised the minimum fan speed
You didn't get what you didn't pay for and it will never be what you thought it would .
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Tommy, yes union pipe fitter.0
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Awesome looking install. I might have a pic of it blown up and framed and hung on my wall. I'll put a tag on it with your info.
Where did you get the plastic end caps and the white unistrut?Bob Boan
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Not sure where JohnP got his Bob but McMaster Carr carries a nice selection of them in rubber and various colors .You didn't get what you didn't pay for and it will never be what you thought it would .
Langans Plumbing & Heating LLC
732-751-1560
Serving most of New Jersey, Eastern Pa .
Consultation, Design & Installation anywhere
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White unistrut I found on Craigslist originally then also saw it on eBay. I think both AD's have been removed but I know it is still for sale. It was at a sign company in Hamilton, NJ. I believe they are only 8' long but are white powder coated and were $7 or $8 each. The end caps are on eBay (best price) or places like Fastenal or Grainger. They come in different colors as well.0
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Nice John. I'm a Service Tech out of local 322.0
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Unistrut was bought at Future Signs Co., Hamilton, NJ0
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Couple of pics just prior to installing the buffer tank.
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You can go right to the source for those caps, this company will send samples if you only need a few. I've been using aluminum strut for my display boards and product cases. Very easy to work and it stays bright. You can also get stainless and fiberglass strut.
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Nice work, enter it in the Caleffi Excellence content, for a chance to win an I-pad or trip to Italy
http://us.caleffiexcellence.comBob "hot rod" Rohr
trainer for Caleffi NA
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B-Line has this clever 4 sided strut out now, it may be offered in various metals at some point also. Nice to be able to attach on any side.
http://www.cooperindustries.com/content/public/en/b-line/brands/4Dimension.htmlBob "hot rod" Rohr
trainer for Caleffi NA
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Nice stuff....appears someone is listening to the needs of the guys installing Unistrut. Sharp company0
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Even the angle brackets for the unistrut are way nicer the. What I've seen on the shelf of the supply houses.
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Yeah they're a little bit of an older model not even sure if they still make them. I did find them with the gusset but the gusset was straight not rounded like I have. I found a guy selling two on eBay, so I guess I was lucky in order to keep it all uniform.0
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Cool I will keep my eye out for them in the future.
So what type of radiation are you feeding with 6 zones?0 -
Slant Fin baseboard in the house and unit heater w/hot water coil in the garage. All stats kept at 68 degrees, no setback and gas bills last year averaged $91. Very happy...0
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Having a weird issue with green indicator light flickering...anyone have or seen this ?0
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Strange flickering indicator light....0
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Sorry guys tried to upload the video but having issues. It's on YouTube under Flickering indicator light...0
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Just check all your wiring and transformers. Does it do it with the Pc700 plugged in only or?0
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No, the PC-700 hasn't been programed.0
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Todd from ECR has contacted me and believes the flickering light may be a bad light.
Also, I just installed an new expansion tank and insulated the sensors strapped to the S&R piping. Cable connecting the boiler reset and the zone control panel has been installed and encased in vinyl flex tubing....other than the quarry tile I believe the system is complete.2 -
The flickering light is common I have about a dozen of these units out there and the green power light flickers on all of them.
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Aaron, thanks. It appears to be getting dimmer & dimmer as time goes by. Almost no light now. Have you ever seen them completely out, not lit at all? Doesn't affect boiler operating if it does go out does it?0
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