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Control board pressure testing

Ewan
Ewan Member Posts: 45
in THE MAIN WALL
willing to comment on my original posting?

If my inquiry is too "ignorant DIY'er" to warrant a response, please let me know.... I'm a big boy, I can take it :)

Thanks in advance.

Ewan

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  • Ewan
    Ewan Member Posts: 45
    Control board pressure testing

    I'm a homeowner currently finishing-up a control board for a 4-zone hydronic baseboard retrofit. The system has been designed, and components provided, by a reputable and professional radiant design firm.

    The control board piping is really simple and only includes the supply and return manifolds, motorized zone valves and the necessary shut-off and drain valves. Everything is sweated copper connections.

    The board is sitting on the bench right now and is not connected to a boiler (leaving that to the professionals), nor any distribution piping. I'm wondering if, when the pros bench-build control boards, they pressure test them before installation in a system?

    From my decidedly non-professional perspective, it seems like preparing a board (e.g. capping all the supply & return branches), especially those for large and complex systems (the likes of which are often featured on this forum), would be a real chore. Any enlightenment from The Wall would be most appreciated.
  • Al Corelli - Agix Associates
    Al Corelli - Agix Associates Member Posts: 52


    When building the panels you refer to, I rarely pressure test. I inspect each joint as I solder, then go over the whole unit when cleaning it.

    I have had no trouble with leaks.
  • Robert O'Connor_7
    Robert O'Connor_7 Member Posts: 688
    manifold testing?

    Preparing boards in pristine (out of place) locations in effect IMHO negates the need to test. I've never tested.

    Robert O'Connor/NJ
  • Ewan
    Ewan Member Posts: 45
    Thanks

    Al and Robert for the replies... much appreciated.
  • GH
    GH Member Posts: 45
    BTU OUTPUT

    GLAD YOU ASKED ABOUT BTU OUTPUT . THAT GOES RIGHT ALONG WITH RADIANT DONE RIGHT.( THE FIRST TIME ) CHECK OUT www.GCS RAD HEAT.COM . NOW BEING INSTALLED IN MULTI MILLION DOLLOR HOMES ACCROSS THE U.S.A . WE HAVE DONE MANY ,MANY STUDIES ABOUT ALL THINGS PERTAINING TO RADIANT AND OTHER MATTER. ONE WE FIND MOST INTERESTING IS THAT THE MORE FORMAL EDUCATION ONE HAS THE MORE THEY WANT OUR PRODUCT.
  • Robert O'Connor_7
    Robert O'Connor_7 Member Posts: 688
    gary

    I didn't ask about btu output, neither did Ewan. I'd really love to know HOW to do radiant right cause after reading your reply to Ewan I'm guessing I couldn't even buy a clue for I keep having to do it over. Which MULTI MILLION DOLLAR HOMES have you finished? I'd love to see some of your work showcased here. Maybe you can post data from all your studies. Thanks for the tip about selling to more formally educated people I was wondering why I couldn't generate any business at the community college.

    ps.PLEASE TURN DOWN THE CAPS.........Robert O'Connor/NJ
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