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    seayaker replied to the thread flame sensor.
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    seayaker replied to the thread flame sensor.
    Thanks, I saw that. I don't have the tools or experience to try something like that and make it trustworthy. I'm trying to find out if...
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    seayaker replied to the thread flame sensor.
    I considered that, the burner is already set up for the flame rod, the solenoid works fine if I could get the sensor rod to control it...
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    seayaker replied to the thread flame sensor.
    I was going to do that first then someone said all I need is this AD620 IC. The furnace controllers have several other switches I'd...
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    seayaker posted the thread flame sensor in Circuit design.
    I need to make this flame sensor open the solenoid which lets the gas flow to the burner, so If the flame goes out the gas will shut...
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    seayaker replied to the thread DIY radiant heat system.
    So So I took the burner out of the old water heater, it still works fine. The calanoid opens the gas when 3 volts are applied. The...
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  • seayaker
    seayaker replied to the thread DIY radiant heat system.
    Thanks, makes sense. Will depend on cost and what I can find.
  • seayaker
    seayaker replied to the thread DIY radiant heat system.
    Something like this? What about more tubes smaller diameter? This would take a lot of brazing.
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    seayaker replied to the thread DIY radiant heat system.
    ''fins on the inside and outside'' ? like this? 37.5% is significant isn't it? I don't plan on doing anything till summer so plenty of...
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    seayaker replied to the thread DIY radiant heat system.
    Just use the same level of expertise you used to come up with probably be lucky to get a +/- 50% guesstimate.
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    seayaker replied to the thread DIY radiant heat system.
    How efficient are these guesstimate...
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    seayaker replied to the thread DIY radiant heat system.
    I've been looking for some tubing, (stainless is spendy) best I found so far is this. 1" OD 304/304L Stainless Steel Tubing, 16 Gauge...
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    seayaker replied to the thread DIY radiant heat system.
    OK, now were getting down to it! I had not thought of anything like that but it makes sense. Thanks
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    seayaker replied to the thread DIY radiant heat system.
    remove the door, block off the vent? Do you not understand I'm building a new box and the combustion area is sealed from the room? The...
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    seayaker replied to the thread DIY radiant heat system.
    Thanks, I probably won't do this but would something like this I was playing around with a few ideas, trying to get the air to...
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