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All-Purpose OWF Discussions => General Outdoor Furnace Discussion => Topic started by: woodman6666 on April 28, 2012, 11:49:28 AM

Title: What is the longest run you have heard of? Also a few pics of boilers I built.
Post by: woodman6666 on April 28, 2012, 11:49:28 AM

Hello,
I am new here but not new to OWB's. Wondering what the longest run from boiler to house you have heard of? Also what size ID lines? Pumps? How has it performed? I am contemplating a long run over 600ft and looking for real world experience before I dig. I have attached a few pics of some boilers I have built for anyone who cares. Thanks for any responders!
(http://i761.photobucket.com/albums/xx251/mswoodman/boilers004.jpg)
(http://i761.photobucket.com/albums/xx251/mswoodman/boilers001.jpg)
(http://i761.photobucket.com/albums/xx251/mswoodman/boilerstart.jpg)

Title: Re: What is the longest run you have heard of? Also a few pics of boilers I built.
Post by: fireboss on April 28, 2012, 01:31:05 PM

wow that thing is huge! you can drive the bob cat rite in that one!

Title: Re: What is the longest run you have heard of? Also a few pics of boilers I built.
Post by: johnybcold on April 28, 2012, 03:46:55 PM

Coll pics you must live in one of those free States, there is no way you could use one of those in Ma

Title: Re: What is the longest run you have heard of? Also a few pics of boilers I built.
Post by: RSI on April 28, 2012, 08:34:59 PM

I doubt there are many people here that have run that far just because of the cost of the pipe.

I just talked to someone about pipe a few days ago about something similar. (possibly you?)
If you use large lines it should work ok. If I were doing it myself I would probably use the 40mm 2 wrap and add some extra insulation around it.

Title: Re: What is the longest run you have heard of? Also a few pics of boilers I built.
Post by: ThatGUY on August 13, 2012, 08:16:23 AM

I recently heard of a District Heating site, where they had a single run of 600' but they were also running 4" supply and return.  I think max length of run depends on your distribution pipe size and your pump.  Definate  :thumbup: on the build; how large is the water jacket, and what kind of BTU's are you pulling.