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Author Topic: What is the longest run you have heard of? Also a few pics of boilers I built.  (Read 4051 times)

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What is the longest run you have heard of? Also a few pics of boilers I built.
« 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!


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Re: What is the longest run you have heard of? Also a few pics of boilers I built.
« Reply #1 on: April 28, 2012, 01:31:05 PM »
wow that thing is huge! you can drive the bob cat rite in that one!
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Re: What is the longest run you have heard of? Also a few pics of boilers I built.
« Reply #2 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
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Re: What is the longest run you have heard of? Also a few pics of boilers I built.
« Reply #3 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.
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Re: What is the longest run you have heard of? Also a few pics of boilers I built.
« Reply #4 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.
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