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Would there be a problem with installing a raypak copper tube bo

computerwhizyeah
computerwhizyeah Member Posts: 8
in THE MAIN WALL
Would a problem be created in installing a copper tube boiler for a old cast iron radiator system (now working with a circulating pump) House is three stories with 2 1/2 and 3 in mains and do not know if it was ever a gravity system. Would new boiler need a bypass or a primary/secondary arrangement. The system pump (which would also be the boiler pump) has been sized for the longest run in this very large (9,000 sq ft) and very old (90 yrs) house. The proposed boiler (Raypak) is 100% modulating down to 20 % of full firing rate. There is a large CI sectional boiler there now. Owner wants a significant lowering of gas bills

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  • computerwhizyeah
    computerwhizyeah Member Posts: 8


    Would a problem be created in installing a copper tube boiler for a old cast iron radiator system (now working with a circulating pump) House is three stories with 2 1/2 and 3 in mains and do not know if it was ever a gravity system. Would new boiler need a bypass or a primary/secondary arrangement. The system pump (which would also be the boiler pump) has been sized for the longest run in this very large (9,000 sq ft) and very old (90 yrs) house. The proposed boiler (Raypak) is 100% modulating down to 20 % of full firing rate. There is a large CI sectional boiler there now. Owner wants a significant lowering of gas bills
  • ALH_4
    ALH_4 Member Posts: 1,790
    Raypak

    Is there any way to get the owner to upgrade to a Munchkin at least? After removing a few, Raypaks aren't high on my list. They can be made to run, but other than being inexpensive, there is little about them that's positive.

    -Andrew
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 0
    What he said...

    ANY modcon is going to reduce his cash outlay for fuel by at least 30%, possibly as high as 50% depending upon...

    You can make CFT work, but will have to add pumps, thermic bypass and all that to still end up with an 80% efficient system. Skip that crap, cut to the chase and drop a mod con in there and be done with it:-)

    Insomniac ME
  • S Ebels
    S Ebels Member Posts: 2,322
    Pills keepin' you up?......

    Or are you just stir crazy because your hands haven't been doing anything? Hope you're on the mend here soon pal.
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