Indirect DHW on steam system

Unknown

I can't tell , are you pumping boiler water into the indirect coil from the boiler coil plate or the bottom of the boiler ? Do you see any buildup of crud in the coil after a few years of running ? Are there any warantee issues by using the Partner with steam ? We've never used an idirect on a steamer yet , but looking at your install makes me want to try one soon .

Radman_4

How difficult is this to do - assuming it can be done?

Hopefully I don't sound too ignorant, but we need to replace our current DHW setup (tankless coil) and I would like to go with an indirect system. I assume this can be done, but have run into roadblocks or extreme trepidation every time I have asked the question locally. Thanks for any incites offered. P.S. We are a young family of four.

ed wallace

steam and indirect

yes it can be done look up find a professional listed on this site find someone close to you

Radman_4

Thanks Ed. Any ideas on how efficient is this compared to other options I might have.

Rad

Al Letellier

indirect on steam boiler

No comparison here. The indirect will give you almost limitless hot water with plenty of backup storage. Never tracked one, but a typical conversion to indirect from tankless on a hot water boiler saves 30% on fuel consumption. If your boiler is fairly new, get hold of a boiler manual. Most manufacturers show how to hook on up. Make sure the indirect is equipped with a proper tempering valve. Steam boiler produce higher temps and the indirect can easily overheat and those young fingers and toes need that extra protection from extreme hot water temps.

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Mellow_2

yes it can be done

This is the last one we installed. They work just like an indirect on a forced water boiler. The tanks need to be instlled correctly for the system to work properly.This boiler ran great all year...........found the before pics.

Radman_4

Wow!

Do I wish my install and insulation (read - asbestos) looked that good!

Thanks a million. I've found a local plumber that is going to help me out.

Helps that my office is right next to the local plumbing supply house.

Rad

Radman_4

Thanks!

> No comparison here. The indirect will give you

> almost limitless hot water with plenty of backup

> storage. Never tracked one, but a typical

> conversion to indirect from tankless on a hot

> water boiler saves 30% on fuel consumption. If

> your boiler is fairly new, get hold of a boiler

> manual. Most manufacturers show how to hook on

> up. Make sure the indirect is equipped with a

> proper tempering valve. Steam boiler produce

> higher temps and the indirect can easily overheat

> and those young fingers and toes need that extra

> protection from extreme hot water temps.

>

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