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All-Purpose OWF Discussions => Plumbing => Topic started by: Hammersquash on August 18, 2014, 05:42:21 PM

Title: Plumbing Schematics
Post by: Hammersquash on August 18, 2014, 05:42:21 PM

Hey Guys,

  Is there a good resource for plumbing and design schematics out there somewhere?

Title: Re: Plumbing Schematics
Post by: mlappin on August 18, 2014, 08:01:39 PM

Central Boiler has a ton of schematics on their site.

Title: Re: Plumbing Schematics
Post by: slimjim on August 19, 2014, 04:29:32 AM

why not tell us what you wish to do in a drawing and we could all comment.

Title: Re: Plumbing Schematics
Post by: Hammersquash on August 19, 2014, 06:24:11 AM

So here is a simplified version of what I am doing.  I have the boiler installed now and logstor 1" run to shop and house. 

 

Title: Re: Plumbing Schematics
Post by: slimjim on August 19, 2014, 08:52:18 AM

Plate exchanger or side arm for domestic? Are you putting bypass loops on the water to air exchangers / primary secondary loops?  Either of those will stop any overheating in the shoulder months and still allow for domestic water heating.

Title: Re: Plumbing Schematics
Post by: Hammersquash on August 19, 2014, 07:00:36 PM

Plate exchanger.  I am not familiar with bypass loop theory but create a schematic and I will make it happen.

Wayne

Title: Re: Plumbing Schematics
Post by: slimjim on August 20, 2014, 04:33:00 AM

See if this helps to understand how it all works, plate exchanger on left, main loop on right constantly circulates and each heat loop comes on with a call for heat, note keeping the supply and return on each heat loop close (less than 6 inches)  keeps the loop from ghost flowing,  The drawing will also need boiler trim such as expansion tank and water feed but this should give you the idea

Title: Re: Plumbing Schematics
Post by: Sloppy_Snood on August 20, 2014, 07:30:12 AM

I wanted to interject that the pictures of the diagrams are very helpful.... not only to the original poster but to other of us working on installations. 

Thanks to slimjim and all of the "usual suspects" that are in the OWB business and are unsleflishly sharing with everyone.  :thumbup:

Title: Re: Plumbing Schematics
Post by: mlappin on August 21, 2014, 08:15:31 PM

Quote from: Sloppy_Snood on August 20, 2014, 07:30:12 AM

I wanted to interject that the pictures of the diagrams are very helpful.... not only to the original poster but to other of us working on installations. 

Thanks to slimjim and all of the "usual suspects" that are in the OWB business and are unsleflishly sharing with everyone.  :thumbup:

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Mono flo T, guess you do learn something new everyday. I like it though, a person could use a less expensive plate exchanger with smaller ports instead of having to size it not to cause any restrictions.

Title: Re: Plumbing Schematics
Post by: slimjim on August 22, 2014, 03:37:06 AM

Thanks guys, now my hat fits tight!

Title: Re: Plumbing Schematics
Post by: Hammersquash on August 23, 2014, 06:10:19 AM

So would this be an acceptable design for my application?

Title: Re: Plumbing Schematics
Post by: slimjim on August 23, 2014, 06:39:42 AM

Good start, I'm seeing lots of ball valves and no purge ports/drains, I'll PM you my #, give me a call and we can discuss placement.

Title: Re: Plumbing Schematics
Post by: pops69 on August 27, 2014, 10:57:03 AM

Slim, Or Anyone else
Do you have anything for a forced air dhw only witha plate?
Something simple in lamens terms.
Pictures of the plumbing on the 2840, and in the house would be great.
Thanks

Title: Re: Plumbing Schematics
Post by: slimjim on August 28, 2014, 04:20:41 AM

I'm not sure what you are asking for pops, are you wanting something with a single heat zone and domestic water with a plate exchanger?

Title: Re: Plumbing Schematics
Post by: pops69 on August 28, 2014, 04:32:52 AM

Sounds about right. 1 forced air, and 1 hot water heater.
I want to do it right, but should be a simple set up with just the two heat sources.

Title: Re: Plumbing Schematics
Post by: slimjim on August 28, 2014, 04:36:59 AM

I can't do it right now, have to get on the road but I'll draw one up for you while Danny is driving a bit later.

Title: Re: Plumbing Schematics
Post by: pops69 on August 28, 2014, 10:48:09 AM

Thanks Slim!!
Everybody's right, you're the best!!

Title: Re: Plumbing Schematics
Post by: slimjim on August 29, 2014, 05:27:21 AM

Sorry Pops, I didn't get to it yesterday but I'll have time this afternoon.