IBC boiler and hard water
Looking to replace my Triangle Tube boiler that is 14 years old. I went with a TT with SS heat exchanger due to my hard water. The guy that I know and trust, installs IBC. IBC have different models. Any recommendations for which model t go with? I’m particularly curious about the one with aluminum hx but with copper waterways.
Also a side note, does IBC have settings for 2 separate heating curves like my Triangle Tube to control baseboard and infloor radiant zones? TIA
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is this a combi boiler? The boiler should only need to be filled once .
unless you have leaks in the system it should not take more water
You can buy a one time filter cartridge to fill the boiler which takes 90% of the minerals out, it is best to start with good water, regardless of copper stainless, cast iron, aluminum material
Most boiler brands have a variety of models . The upper models have the most control options. Search the model options at their website
The controls that offer multi temperature output can only provide one temperature at a time unless you use an additional mixing device
Bob "hot rod" Rohr
trainer for Caleffi NA
Living the hydronic dream
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No I will have an existing indirect. As far as the curves, yes one at a time with TT as well. I do have mix valves for when the high temp curve is being satisfied. I’m looking specifically at the SFB series.
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I have installed a bunch of SFB and SFC.
They are a decent unit. Simple design but effective.
I have a SFC in my own home.
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Nice! Does the SFB have multiple heating curves?
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Bob "hot rod" Rohr
trainer for Caleffi NA
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SFB does not have multiple curves. It has the one that is pretty flexible. The VX would be the next step up.
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I have both baseboard heat and high mass infloor radiant. 90% of the time, my Triangle Tube runs on the low temp curve so I guess having 2 isn’t a deal breaker. I’ll look into the VX. Thanks
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