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Small boiler pump location
What type of climate are you operating in? I'm in Canada, thus putting any equipment outdoors is a big no-no, unless you want to fill it w/ antifreeze. Assuming you're in a more temperate climate, I imagine the biggest issues you'll run into are weather-resistance. The expansion tank isn't as...- EastCoastRob
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- Forum: HVAC/R engineering
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Boiler primary pump question
"how common and/or advisable is it to run a boiler without a primary pump? I have come across a set-up where the 500kw boiler (700L internal water capacity) runs with zone circulators off a common header. is this a good idea?" There's no easy answer to this, and the best answer is: it...- EastCoastRob
- Post #10
- Forum: HVAC/R engineering
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A.C. and Swamp Cooler
It depends on the climate, it depends on the size of the room, it depends on their definition of "warm", and it depends on what's going on in that auto shop. A large lighting and motor load could be causing the heat problem. There also may be a large make-up air load if exhaust fans are...- EastCoastRob
- Post #4
- Forum: HVAC/R engineering
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Zoned heating system
It absolutely depends on how the building heating water is plumbed. Many older schools in my area are single pipe hot water systems w/ monoflow tees, and manual valves for "control". Real load control is based on a single thermostat controlling the boiler load. We're doing a lot of boiler...- EastCoastRob
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- Forum: HVAC/R engineering
