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Radiant actuators thermostat wiring

jpflys1
jpflys1 Member Posts: 12
edited February 6 in Radiant Heating

Hello,

Do I have this wiring correct to control 2 radiant zones, pex manifold with 5 circuits (3 &2 each) ?

W/M 97+ call for heat is contact ( no voltage)

boiler will control system circulator, thermal actuators require 24v (n/c) to open

I do have Diff bypass valve to compensate for time delay of end switches 

Thanks in advance,

JP

Comments

  • jpflys1
    jpflys1 Member Posts: 12
    edited February 6
  • EdTheHeaterMan
    EdTheHeaterMan Member Posts: 10,070

    Looks right. are you having a problem? Assuming the top circle is a 120 VAC primary to 24 VAC volt secondary transformer rated at 50 VA

    Edward Young Retired

    After you make that expensive repair and you still have the same problem, What will you check next?

  • jpflys1
    jpflys1 Member Posts: 12

    thanks for quick response Ed, I had it different (new install, have not fired up yet) and knew it did not look right. Yes, it is boiler transformer: 50 VA 120 p/ 24v secondary. Boiler can't use much for itself I would think.

  • EdTheHeaterMan
    EdTheHeaterMan Member Posts: 10,070
    edited February 6

    What boiler is equipped with a 50 VA transformer? What is the brand and model number on the rating plate? what else is connected to the transformer?

    Edward Young Retired

    After you make that expensive repair and you still have the same problem, What will you check next?

  • jpflys1
    jpflys1 Member Posts: 12

    Weil McClain 97+70CT, just boiler internals

  • hot_rod
    hot_rod Member Posts: 24,320

    A relay box is another option. With thermal actuators, the inrush current is what you want to calculate with. If all 5 called on at the same time for example.

    6 Va is a common thermal actuators x 5= 30va transformer.

    Bob "hot rod" Rohr
    trainer for Caleffi NA
    Living the hydronic dream