System 2000 Install (Minsky)

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Here is a recent System 2000 Install that I did as a subcontractor for a larger oil company that was too swamped to handle this emergency boiler replacement.

I had worked for this company before I started my own and it pays to develop lasting relationships in the industry.

The Customer had a peerless (Sorry for not having any before pictures) with too many issues to deal with. The coice between three proposals was [System 2000 (me) Buderus (me) and Hydrotherm (another company)] was a heat only EK-1 that the storage tank could be added at a later date to relieve the electric hot water bills.

A few things about these pictures, I didnt get any of the flow check on the supply line thats up towards the ceiling more, but I assure you it is there. I didnt use a pressure differential balancing valve on this install simply because I dont find zone valve noise to be a problem on System 2000's because of the two bypasses they already have built into the piping.

I always gripe about everyone elses oil lines, so I made sure to take many pictures of mine. The boiler side is suppoerted by EMT conduit run from floor to ceiling for the sole purpose of supporting the oil line. The horizontal run across the joist bays are supported with strapping. And the oil tank side is supported with strapping from floor to ceiling also. I use my 4" PVC coupling for the nice tight expansion loops on either end. I don't normally use flowchecks on my overhead oil lines as I haven't had many loss of prime issues with suntec pumps.

Enjoy the pics, and as always your input is welcome.

- Norm



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brucewo1b

Norm

Nice looking install and love your oil line I hate messy, snarly looking oil lines, the loops look great to boot, I was taught to lay them horizontal and heading up out of the tank and up into the burner for easier air removal, so the air won't get trapped in the tops of those loops.

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Thats the first I've heard that Bruce, but I like it already, it makes sense. I haven't had a problem thusfar, but I think I will adopt your idea from now on.

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RianS

Norm

Great looking install. I bet that oil company loves you. You probably cost then a couple hundred gallons a year with that system. Too bad the electrician isn't as fussy as you are.

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What could be done differently on the electrical?

Edit: I just realized you were talking about the electrical service panel in the oil line picture. Yeah I hear what your saying, I wanted to put the oil line strapping behind those studs in that wire "chase" but the wires were so chaotic I couldn't fit the strapping in there.



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