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Vermont bans water heaters!

Ken_8
Ken_8 Member Posts: 1,640
in THE MAIN WALL
VT just passed a law that bans the use of water heaters as boilers see the attached link!

http://www.state.vt.us/labind/Fire/plumbingrules2004-draft.pdf

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  • Mark J Strawcutter
    Mark J Strawcutter Member Posts: 625
    Did They?

    Looks like they just delete a section of regulations pertaining to use of WH for space heating (I can't find the verbage of the section deleted)

    Elsewhere they defer to other codes and standard for the safety and performance of water heaters, boilers etc.

    Mark
  • S Ebels
    S Ebels Member Posts: 2,322
    Reason?

    What was the logic behind the decision? Any details on that?
  • Mark Eatherton1
    Mark Eatherton1 Member Posts: 2,542
    I'll bet...

    that there's more than one internet tube peddlar calling his represenative over this move... Any bets as to whether it get reversed or not? I'm betting it does.

    Power in politics is deeply rooted in the almighty buck...

    ME

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  • Robert O'Connor_7
    Robert O'Connor_7 Member Posts: 688
    VT..

    I think it will stand. I would love to be a fly on the wall of our Vermont Breakthrough Technologists office when he finds out. Better yet, lets all E-Mail it to him...HE HE He..What a great turn!....Robert O'Connor/NJ
  • Mark J Strawcutter
    Mark J Strawcutter Member Posts: 625
    what am I missing?

    Can someone show me where in the referenced document they are banning water heaters for space heating?

    Mark

    PS - I wouldn't use one, I'm just curious.
  • Dave Yates (PAH)
    Dave Yates (PAH) Member Posts: 2,162
    I hate to burst your bubble, but......

    there's enough exceptions built into their codes to drive a tractor trailer load of water heaters through! Even if they did attempt to enforce their regs, it's just for the licensed contractors - as always. Homeowners are specifically exempted from having to be licensed when working on their own water heaters! DIY internet sales will go forth unabated for dual use open systems.

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  • Brad White1
    Brad White1 Member Posts: 2
    VT Water Heaters

    I thought Vermont was where this started, the use of a DHWH for a boiler. (I always liked the idea for low-temp systems. Heck, where else can you get a boiler rated for 125 psi and handle raw water, yet operated it at a fifth of that pressure and recirculated O2-Free water for $250 bucks?.) I remember seeing this back in the 1970's. Wonder if the boiler folks protested or if there was a problem somewhere that nobody read about?
  • Mark Eatherton
    Mark Eatherton Member Posts: 49
    Welcome back Brad!!

    I've missed your words! Hope you're doing well.

    ME
  • Ken_8
    Ken_8 Member Posts: 1,640
    Brad,

    I think we all read about it.

    It's called Legionella.

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  • marc
    marc Member Posts: 203
    not designed as a boiler

    i think you guys are missing the big picture, our state says you have to use the appliance for its intended purpose. most hwt are listed for potable water only. there are some listed for both. this type of system hurts all of us trying to design and install a system that is safe, follows ALL codes, and is designed for heating. we typically dont even attempt to do these systems, we leave these for the homeowner / or the non-licensed man working for 15 bucks an hour. marc
  • mike w._2
    mike w._2 Member Posts: 3
    money


    Wish I made 15.00 an hour
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