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Plumbing / Re: Plate size for in floor heat
« on: December 29, 2017, 08:23:55 AM »
Wreckit87...yes that is how its plumbed.
Here are some recent observations:
-i was able to adjust the mixing valve to 125 with no problem. However, when my house furnace kicks on, it drops down to 105 and remains there until the furnace shuts down.
-The supply line to the garage plate hx is very hot to the touch, except when the house furnace is on.
- The garage is around 1000sqft, is 2x6 construction and well insulated. I dont know if foam boards were placed outside of the footings. I do know that foam boards were placed under the pex tubing in the floor.
-My uneducated mind is thinking that either my pump that is on the wood burner is now undersized, or the heat exchanger is restricting flow?? Im going to hardware store today and buy something that will allow me to take a temp.
-Im going through an unbelievable amount of wood.
-pics to follow
Here are some recent observations:
-i was able to adjust the mixing valve to 125 with no problem. However, when my house furnace kicks on, it drops down to 105 and remains there until the furnace shuts down.
-The supply line to the garage plate hx is very hot to the touch, except when the house furnace is on.
- The garage is around 1000sqft, is 2x6 construction and well insulated. I dont know if foam boards were placed outside of the footings. I do know that foam boards were placed under the pex tubing in the floor.
-My uneducated mind is thinking that either my pump that is on the wood burner is now undersized, or the heat exchanger is restricting flow?? Im going to hardware store today and buy something that will allow me to take a temp.
-Im going through an unbelievable amount of wood.
-pics to follow
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Plumbing / Re: Plate size for in floor heat
« on: December 28, 2017, 05:46:53 PM »
Ive been out of town with limited access to internet. I spoke with the installer and he said the manufacturer recommended the heat exchanger that he installed. I didnt want to argue with him so I let him do his job. Everything has worked fine until this recent cold snap. Temp in the garage wont get above 45F.
I had him T into my return line (after DHW, furnace hx). Its a closed circuit with its own pump. Im not sure of the return flow nor return temp. I dont know how to measure either. He had the water temp after mixing valve set to 110. I just bumped it up to 125F. Hopefully that will help.
I had him T into my return line (after DHW, furnace hx). Its a closed circuit with its own pump. Im not sure of the return flow nor return temp. I dont know how to measure either. He had the water temp after mixing valve set to 110. I just bumped it up to 125F. Hopefully that will help.
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Plumbing / Re: Plate size for in floor heat
« on: December 19, 2017, 05:31:18 PM »
If it helps...this plate exchanger is rated for 45000btu and measures 3.5"x 8". It is a weill-mclain wmbp1-14e.
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Plumbing / Plate size for in floor heat
« on: December 19, 2017, 04:42:22 PM »
Ive been wanting to hook up the in floor heat in my garage for a few years, but never got around to it. I decided to treat myself and hire a professional. I got home today to see what was done, and Im concerned about the heat plate exchanger. Its very small ( about the size of my hand). The plate exchanger that I installed for my dhw was a large 30 plate. Did I go overkill, or did this guy undersize my garage??
This garage loop is coming from the return line and will heat a 4 car garage. Any thoughts? Ill call them tomorrow, but wanted to check with you guys first.
This garage loop is coming from the return line and will heat a 4 car garage. Any thoughts? Ill call them tomorrow, but wanted to check with you guys first.
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HeatMaster / Re: Mf10000e Overheating
« on: November 25, 2017, 04:22:13 PM »
Thanks guys. I cleaned everything and were back up and running. Never knew about the high limit switch.
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HeatMaster / Mf10000e Overheating
« on: November 24, 2017, 06:39:10 PM »
I came home tonight and saw steam coming from the water filll opening on top. Water temp was 208. I cranked up the furnace and turned on the bathtub, and got the temp down. Obviously, something is broke but Im not sure what. The pump is running, and there is a lot of ash dust in the rear compartment.
I played with the thermostat to try and get the fan to turn on, but it wont turn on now. Damper solenoid is in the down position. Any ideas on where to start? Ive replaced the damper solenoid a few times before. I cant figure out why the fan wont turn on. It must have been running when it overheated.
I played with the thermostat to try and get the fan to turn on, but it wont turn on now. Damper solenoid is in the down position. Any ideas on where to start? Ive replaced the damper solenoid a few times before. I cant figure out why the fan wont turn on. It must have been running when it overheated.
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Plumbing / Re: Hooking up Radiant Floor in Garage
« on: November 26, 2016, 08:08:58 AM »
Any idea what size pump I would need to feed the floor?
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Equipment / Re: Skid steer splitter purchase
« on: November 23, 2016, 12:25:36 PM »
I just found a pic of your build...looks nice. Are you happy with it? I know its going to tear up the ground, but my cutting area is usually tore up anyway. I can pick up a ramsplitter 30 ton with 30" opening for $1700. I can buy a lot of propane for that, but Ill also save my back.
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Equipment / Re: Skid steer splitter purchase
« on: November 23, 2016, 10:23:11 AM »I just got a TM splitter for my Bob cat and I love it very well built heavy duty! It splits anything I put threw it at idle!
Which model do you have?
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Equipment / Skid steer splitter purchase
« on: November 22, 2016, 06:20:14 PM »
Im in the market for a new splitter for my skid steer. I already have a county line 20 ton for smaller stuff. Using this splitter kills my back with big rounds, hence the skid splitter. Im having a hard time picking one. I think 30 ton would be better than 20 ton.
Some of these splitters have wedge attached to the ram, while others have the wedge against the back plate. I could possibly see if a piece didnt completely split, then it may be advantageous to have the wedge against the back plate so you could push it through with another log. Ramsplitter is local to my area, but their wedges are attached to the ram.
Some of these splitters have wedge attached to the ram, while others have the wedge against the back plate. I could possibly see if a piece didnt completely split, then it may be advantageous to have the wedge against the back plate so you could push it through with another log. Ramsplitter is local to my area, but their wedges are attached to the ram.
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Plumbing / Re: Hooking up Radiant Floor in Garage
« on: November 20, 2016, 03:57:57 PM »
Thanks everyone. Looks like this will be more involved than I thought. I dont know what an expansion tank even is...I also dont know how much line was installed in the floor. I do know that its 1/2 wirsbo pex A. I would love some guidance on this Slimjim.
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Plumbing / Hooking up Radiant Floor in Garage
« on: November 16, 2016, 02:31:13 PM »
I finished insulating my 20x44 garage, and am ready to hook up the radiant floor. Naturally, I have a few questions along with a plan. My plan is to T off my return line and install a 30 plate fphe. From there, Ill run into a thermostatic mixing valve-->pump (not sure on size)-->to manifolds.
Im going to put antifreeze in lines. Is RV antifreeze what I want? How do I guesstimate needed volume? I want to keep a thermostat in the garage, but dont know how to tie that into my system.
Appreciate any and all input. Im on my 3rd year with my OWB, and,have done all install myself. None of which would be possible without this site.
Im going to put antifreeze in lines. Is RV antifreeze what I want? How do I guesstimate needed volume? I want to keep a thermostat in the garage, but dont know how to tie that into my system.
Appreciate any and all input. Im on my 3rd year with my OWB, and,have done all install myself. None of which would be possible without this site.
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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: Heating a Basement with Radiant??
« on: October 23, 2015, 12:07:55 PM »
This is all good info. I wasn't planning on filling the lines with antifreeze?? Is this necessary. I have radiant in my garage(also not hooked up) that I was going to fill with antifreeze, but not the basement.
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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Heating a Basement with Radiant??
« on: October 22, 2015, 11:40:32 AM »
Now that I have 1 year with my OWB under my belt, I'm thinking of adding to my usage. Currently, my incoming line runs to DHW and then to forced air furnace. My house is fairly new, and had them install lines in the basement floor for future heating. The basement has an exposure( if that matters) and is unfinished. The duct work in the basement is always closed and it is still plenty warm. The stair case from the main floor to the basement is open and the subfloor is not insulated. My question is: Is it going to help me out from an efficiency level to hook up my floor heat in the basement? Or is it better to wait until I finish the basement and just enjoy the warmth on my feet then? If you feel that a lot of heat from the basement floor would rise to my main floor and be more efficient than solely running the forced air furnace, then I feel it would be worth it.