Outside unheated mechanical room

Jeffrey Campbell

My customer has an outside building which will be the mechaical room for the snowmelt project. Are there any problems with hydronic components, except controls, being exposed to extreme cold temps -20's. The system will be glycoled. Should we consider a radiant zone for the mechanical building? Thanks Jeffrey

Jeffrey Campbell

Outside unheated mechanical room

My customer has an outside building which will be the mechaical room for the snowmelt project. Are there any problems with hydronic components, except controls, being exposed to extreme cold temps -20's. The system will be glycoled. Should we consider a radiant zone for the mechanical building? Thanks Jeffrey

Don_4

Cold temps

You should closely check all the components of the system. Most controls are designed to work within a specified temperature range. Many are not designed for below zero temps.