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Plumbing / Re: Plumbing Question, any ideas would be GREATLY Appreciated!
« on: August 19, 2011, 05:11:32 AM »
Thanks for the info guys! I've already ordered the 3-way valve so I think that is the route I will end up going. In regards to the second booster pump, it is already installed and wired. Does anyone see an issue with having 2 pumps running in series when the system calls for heat? My thought is to just keep it in and it would increase the water flow and speed up the heat transfer?
Thanks Again,
Ben
Thanks Again,
Ben
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Plumbing / Re: Plumbing Question, any ideas would be GREATLY Appreciated!
« on: August 17, 2011, 05:37:58 AM »
Thanks for the reply. I guess my preference would be to not flow through the exchanger all the time as we might run the boiler a bit longer into spring/fall if we hook a hot tub up to it.
I think that was the intention of the plumber with this set-up. When the booster pump (P2) isn't running, there wouldn't be any flow. Although, I would think there would still be some through the idle pump. My other concern is that there is nothing to force the water into the exchanger when it is calling for heat except the suction from the booster pump (P2). Some of the supply could bypass this loop entirely.
Do these seem like valid concerns, or do you think I should run the system as is with no changes or actuated valves?
Thanks Again,
Ben
I think that was the intention of the plumber with this set-up. When the booster pump (P2) isn't running, there wouldn't be any flow. Although, I would think there would still be some through the idle pump. My other concern is that there is nothing to force the water into the exchanger when it is calling for heat except the suction from the booster pump (P2). Some of the supply could bypass this loop entirely.
Do these seem like valid concerns, or do you think I should run the system as is with no changes or actuated valves?
Thanks Again,
Ben
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Plumbing / Plumbing Question, any ideas would be GREATLY Appreciated!
« on: August 16, 2011, 07:56:19 PM »
Hello Everyone!
I just built a home in Minnesota and the builder ran some of the plumbing for my wood boiler (I've attached a picture). Basically, the circulation pump (P1) is in the basement and will run 24/7. This is an M&J boiler and it didn't have an option for an internal pump. There is also a booster pump (P2) that is located just above my forced air furnace and will come on when the furnace calls for heat.
My initial thought was that I will need a zone valve to close the circulation loop off and force all the water flow to the booster pump (P2). Does anyone have any thoughts on this arrangement?
Thanks, Ben
I just built a home in Minnesota and the builder ran some of the plumbing for my wood boiler (I've attached a picture). Basically, the circulation pump (P1) is in the basement and will run 24/7. This is an M&J boiler and it didn't have an option for an internal pump. There is also a booster pump (P2) that is located just above my forced air furnace and will come on when the furnace calls for heat.
My initial thought was that I will need a zone valve to close the circulation loop off and force all the water flow to the booster pump (P2). Does anyone have any thoughts on this arrangement?
Thanks, Ben
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