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[FareNorth]

Getting basic parts together for the plumbing portion (Ball valves, 50 plate exhanger, taco pumps, etc) . Wanted to get some feedback/ideas on a plumbing design.

Here is my setup as of now: Have Logstor run from P&M 2840 boiler to basement. Another run of Logstor from basement to detached garage.

Going to run 1" pex to forced air system. Then have the loop connect to the Logstor run to the garage, where I will have a Modine type heater.

Do I or should I put both pumps in basement or better to put one in the rear of the boiler?

I would consider DHW heating but not clear on how this is done, so leaving this as optional only due to my own lack of knowledge.

[slimjim]

Fare North, can you post a drawing of what you want to do, it is easier for me to comprehend what you are doing that way, definitely do your hot water at the same time, it just makes sense so include it on the drawing and we'll get you straightened right out!

[FareNorth]

Just finished a shed that will cover my boiler and keep a small supply of dry wood readily available. Anyone suggest a source of metal stove pipe that matches the section that comes with the boiler? Going to add a 4 foot section for now and increase if needed. Just not familiar enough with the stove pipe to order online without some guidance.

[Big Wood]

Check out the box that came with the boiler for the manufacturer of the stainless pipe and then look it up on line if you need more help call me

[FareNorth]

I was took quick in cleaning up and carton was already burnt and now ash.

Think you have my private email if you have info you want to share offline.

[Pinehouse4]

Hi FareNorth,

Welcome, there are many experienced and helpfull members here.

I have been using my 34/44 about three weeks now. Love it.

Slimjim will assist you as he has so many others here.

Go for the DHW now if at all possible, might as well start saving some money there too. 

Bob

[Uponthehill]

2840 fired up on the 8th of November, 2014.  I too am looking to buy another section of pipe.  Here is the info from the box that came with the OWB.  I could not find online.  Anyone ?   What is the simplest way to post a pic?   I have several of my install, but they are too large.  Keeps telling me to contact an administator....

6L36-CB2  LENGTH ASHT+6"X 36" CB
Securite' Fabrication Syndicate
Made in Canada

[Big Wood]

http://www.powrmatic.ca/data/document/51~v~Fireplace_Chimney_SecureTemp_ASHT_.pdf
check this web site out i think this is the company wouldn't hurt to call and see good luck to all

[sceptre74]

I have the same chimney as you. I tried getting on from them and I think they are just a distributor. However, they did tell me where to get it locally

[FareNorth]

Much appreciate guys!

Slim and Big Wood get another round of kudos of arranging to deliver a two foot section to me in the meantime. This was essential to me firing up the boiler as I needed to get it through the roof of a shed.

So the good news is my boiler is running and my home and basement are warmer than ever! Have plumbing set to connect the loop to my detached garage and DHW.

Without the help of many people here, I would not have been able to get this far. It feels awesome to free myself from the noose of Big Oil and enjoy a more comfortable environment knowing I can provide heat for myself.

[FareNorth]

Have compiled some code, sensors tie wrapped to various portions of my boiler plumbing. This shows me what temps each are and updates once a minute.
Ww
Havae it alert me via text/email if temp gets too hot or cold.

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B_5wGe2Aa7PuMHItSnAwcFhfbUU/edit?usp=docslist_api

[Joks79]

FareNorth,
How did you set up the sensors and graphs for your system? I want to do that same thing.

[FareNorth]

Used a little Linux system called a Raspberry Pi in conjunction with DS18b20 temp sensors. I have code that tracks the temps of the various loops in my system by the hour, day, week, month and year. I also poked a sensor outside my home, so I can see the outside temps to see how my system behaves against real temps.

It is interesting to see how often the boiler has to cycle based on draw from my forced air system or heater in garage.  Will see if I can post some pics of my data to give you an idea of what I have setup.

[FareNorth]

This is a link to a screenshot from iPad. Again, keep in mind these are external temps of my pipes. So I can see what a baseline is when up to temp. Then I know what is 'normal'. I have it email me when temps get to a set point of being too low or too high.

Let me know your thoughts or suggestions on what you would do or improve.

<img>https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_5wGe2Aa7PuRlF1R0dLZ0pnWU0/view?usp=sharing</img>

[FareNorth]

Curious if using the '<img src=" URL"> works. Preview shows 'broken' image but hoping when posted it might work?

Interesting that I cant reference/link to an image from Google share....If I am missing the obvious, this is embarrassing.