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Re-pipe - DF

Dan Foley
Dan Foley Member Posts: 1,266
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  • Dan Foley
    Dan Foley Member Posts: 1,266
    After...

    Here are the "after" photos:


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  • John Felciano
    John Felciano Member Posts: 411
    Nice

    Nice work,Dan.

    Sure does make it look alot cleaner and neater!
  • Dan Foley
    Dan Foley Member Posts: 1,266


    John,

    It was nice to catch up with you in Orlando. Were you able to check out the builders show? -DF

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  • Unknown
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    I gotta say

    Someone put an awful amount of time into the job , looking at the before pic . Your really did streamline the system Dan . What was the reason behind the repipe ?
  • Dan Foley
    Dan Foley Member Posts: 1,266
    Re-pipe

    Hi Ron,

    This one was on me. It was a job that was done just as I was leaving my previous employer 3 years ago. It was poorly designed (by me) and poorly executed due to a lack of oversight (again, on me).

    We had lots of problems balancing the system and getting the proper flow rate to the remote manifolds. The performance of the indirect (or lack thereof) was also disappointing. After numerous service calls, the homeowner finally exclaimed "I wish I had just installed forced air!" Those words stung and we finally took responsibilty and made it right - on my dime.

    The lesson learned: Finish what you got before you start something new. The good news is that the system works great now and the homeowner loves her radiant/DHW system and is also my best advertiser in her neighborhood. She got me two new jobs in her neighborhood in the past three months. -DF

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  • Weezbo
    Weezbo Member Posts: 6,232
    Central , to the install are service questions....

    maybe , being able at a central location to remove and replace parts, trouble shoot make adjustments and repair and protect components these cabinets are good things...buh what are you going to do with all that extra daylight ..?
  • Constantin
    Constantin Member Posts: 3,796
    'Tip of the hat to you

    That was a very ethical thing of you to do, considering you could have just walked away.

    The previous manifold is impressive to say the least. Whoever soldered it all up did a nice job... But if it doesn't perform... out it goes. Economists refer to this as "sunk cost!".

    Anyway, congrats again on the new installation. It looks super and I am so glad that your generosity has been repaid with extra jobs in the neighborhood. Good Karma comes around eventually and your reputation is usually your biggest business asset.

    BTW, what pump-panel are you using there for distribution?
  • clammy
    clammy Member Posts: 3,196
    Before photo

    Besides the re pipe did you also change the boiler or is that the visseman with it's jacket off the piping on the before may not have work but it all looks on the plumb and square neat excellent pipe work .On that after photo that,s some real slim lining on the piping looks
    great !I also think your a true craftmans and a fine human for addmiting your short sight with the original system and went back and hookem up correctly you my friend must have some good karma .Again great work give yourself 2 ataboys and a pat on the back .Peace clammy

    R.A. Calmbacher L.L.C. HVAC
    NJ Master HVAC Lic.
    Mahwah, NJ
    Specializing in steam and hydronic heating

  • Dan Foley
    Dan Foley Member Posts: 1,266
    Panel

    Constantin,

    Thanks for the nice comments. It did feel good when we started this one up and everthything worked as planned.

    The panel is a 311-V Pro-Panel by Wirsbo. -DF

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  • Dan Foley
    Dan Foley Member Posts: 1,266
    Boiler

    Thanks, Clammy. The boiler stayed and it is a Monitor MZ40. The "after" photo shows the same boiler with the jacket installed. -DF

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  • rb_6
    rb_6 Member Posts: 222
    DF - DFW

    Dan Foley - Does Fine Work.
  • Mark Eatherton1
    Mark Eatherton1 Member Posts: 2,542
    It takes a big man...

    to admit when he's wrong.

    It takes an even BIGGER man to fix it on his own dime, especially when he didn't profit from the job in the first place...

    You stand extremely tall in my mind.

    Honesty pays.

    Keep up the great, ethical work!

    ME
  • Robert O'Connor_7
    Robert O'Connor_7 Member Posts: 688
    DF..

    Mark nailed it. Great job!..Robert O'Connor/NJ
  • Dan Foley
    Dan Foley Member Posts: 1,266
    Comments

    Mark and Robert,

    Thanks for the nice comments. It made my day! -DF

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  • bb
    bb Member Posts: 99
    Dan

    It's a shame there are not more of you in our industry!!!!

    Not many businesses would do what you did, but look at the end result! 2 more jobs.... + great word of mouth for you and Radiant Heating!

    Keep up the great work Dan!

    bb
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