dan foley, noel and stemhead

Dan Foley

Hi Chuck,

I had a similar situation for a remodel/addition we did in DC last year. The existing structure had a one pipe steam system. The addition just about doubled the size of the house. We replaced the steam boiler and restored the steam system (vents, valves, piping). We used an MZ wall hung boiler to feed the low temp radiant zones in the addition and added an indirect for DHW. I will see if I can dig up some photos of this project when I'm in the office tomorrow. Good luck with your project! -DF

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chuck shaw

I have a question, about doing panel rads, radaint and steam. I want to try to tie all three systems. What I want to do is panels with a homerun manifold, radiant, and have the steam work well. I was thinking of setting up an indirect water heater, to use, for the distribution. This would uncouple the tank from the steam. does that sound right? any input would be great.

thanks,

Chuck

Steamhead

Sounds like it would work

but depending on the load, it may be better to use two separate boilers. This would also give you some redundancy in case one boiler broke down.

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Unknown

I'd do that.

You must keep the boiler water clean, to get life out of the pumps.

Here's how I've done it. Jeff has a copy of this, too.

http://trainingroom.slantfin.com/articles/nm0304-1.html

Noel

lchmb

excellent

That's an excellent article and explain's everything in great detail.

chuck shaw

i just love this place

thanks!!!!

Chuck

Mad Dog

I know you didn't ask me.................................BUT!!!!

I'll tell ya my two cents anyway Chuckie...because I have done quite a bit of work with those 3 in conjunction. Yep, you can save 'em some $$$ intially, but you are much better off keeping them totally seperate via a dedicated boiler. The only thing I really do off a steam boiler now is a hydronic zone for a small extension or room. Just a lot of nuisance callbacks, can be noisy, pumps and other components take a real beating as Noel and the others said. I like Foley's Idea...I'll have to read Noe;l's article. Mad Dog

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chuck shaw

You are right

I didnt ask you Matt, but you dont know how much I value your input,

thank,

Chuck

Unknown

Thank you

I appreciate your comments.

Noel

Mad Dog

No! I am VERY insulted Chuckie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It just ain'

right, Man!!!!!!! C'mon dude I hadda play witch ya. hee hee Mad Dog

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Mad Dog

It must be the obnoxious and brash New Yorker in me

that always has to bust chops - really I was just joshing...anyway, so what do you think you will do with the job now? Mad Dog

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Steamhead

We all know that, MD

but we love ya anyway!

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