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How to calculate indirect water heater first hour rating.

I would like to calculate the first hour rating of an indirect knowing only the btu input, temperature rise needed, and water usage rate. Does anyone know how to go about this?
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Hydronic Air Handler

Do they make hydronic air handlers for cooling that don't come with a coil for r-410?
11-23-18, 08:43 AM
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Bud, my current heatloss is approx. 35,000 btu/hr...

Bud, my current heatloss is approx. 35,000 btu/hr with 72 degree indoor temp and 10 degree outdoor temp. Since moving in, I have installed cellulose insulation in the first floor walls and spray foam...
11-23-18, 08:40 AM
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I have calculated the increased cost of air...

I have calculated the increased cost of air source and ground source. The increased cost of running air source is higher than running ground source. However, the costs of installation are reversed. I...
11-23-18, 08:37 AM
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I am considering replacement to reduce CO2 output.

I am considering replacement to reduce CO2 output.
11-20-18, 03:46 PM
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Considering replacing gas boiler with heat pump.

So I have been looking into replacing my gas boiler with a heat pump. At first I was only considering and air source but I am not considering ground source.

I would like to know what...
06-19-18, 03:24 PM
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Tempress II Mixing valve leaking from stem.

I have a Tempress II mixing valve that is leaking from the stem. When I take it apart, I don't readily see a seal that can be replaced. It doesn't seam like a new cartridge would fix the problem. Any...
01-16-18, 02:38 PM
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Square D QO. The test button is white. It isn't...

Square D QO. The test button is white. It isn't terribly old. I would say 2-3 years. I pushed the test button several times while all those breaker tripping was happening. Otherwise, I don't...
01-14-18, 06:07 PM
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I ran the mixer on another receptacle on the same...

I ran the mixer on another receptacle on the same circuit and it tripped the circuit. So it does not appear to be that GFCI outlet.

I have since replaced the outdoor light and all seems to be...
01-12-18, 02:44 PM
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AFCI Breaker Troubleshooting

I was having some intermittent tipping of an AFCI breaker. It has recently become more common and has allowed me to do some trouble shooting. The circuit supplies two bedrooms, a hall light, the...
03-06-17, 04:26 PM
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Posted By drooplug

Are the 50 amp receptacles sized for a double...

Are the 50 amp receptacles sized for a double gang box?

Should I wait for the appliance before I size the breaker?

What's the minimum code for an electric stove circuit for a new build?
03-06-17, 04:07 PM
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Ok. Will do. Thanks, Pete.

Ok. Will do. Thanks, Pete.
03-06-17, 03:50 PM
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Hmm. It's less than $20 difference between 8/3...

Hmm. It's less than $20 difference between 8/3 and 6/3. I suppose I could just run 6/3 and not worry about it.
03-06-17, 03:47 PM
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Blarg. I don't have the appliance yet and I would...

Blarg. I don't have the appliance yet and I would like to run the circuit before it arrives.
03-06-17, 03:27 PM
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Posted By drooplug

Electric Range Wiring Confusion

I have a new electric range on the way and I am trying to figure out exactly what the electrical needs are. It is an LG LDE4411 and this is the manual: LG LDE4411ST Support: Manuals, Warranty & More...
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Ok. I haven't really dug back into this until...

Ok. I haven't really dug back into this until tonight. The boiler did stop heating water at least 2-3 times since my original post. Unfortunately, by the time I realized there was a problem, the...
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I'll have to pull out the manual and have a look....

I'll have to pull out the manual and have a look. What you are saying makes sense. I'll see if I see it differently.
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Burnham ES2 Error

We ran out of hot water so I went to check on the boiler. The IQ control was showing STA 15 and the option panel was showing ERR 5. That's "Limit Output OFF in ON state". I saw that the automatic...
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Burham Alliance indirect domestic hot water. ...

Burham Alliance indirect domestic hot water.

The dotted lines indicate wires that are connected in those places.
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Hmm. A stuck end switch would explain the...

Hmm. A stuck end switch would explain the circulator and boiler running, but why doesn't the zone valve open for a call for heat?
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The loss for the outside runs concerns me the...

The loss for the outside runs concerns me the most. Are they going to be underground?
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This place is in MA: Radical Radiator...

This place is in MA: Radical Radiator Restorations (http://www.radicalradiator.com/)

Craigslist is also a good place to look, but it is doubtful you will find exactly what you need in the time...
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I did discover I had one wire connected...

I did discover I had one wire connected incorrectly on the transformer. I don't know if this could explain the operation of the pump without the operation of the zone valve, though.

Here is the...
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I still have to recheck everything. The...

I still have to recheck everything.

The relay is for the dhw priority.
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Zone valve trouble

This morning I woke up and the idhw was calling to reheat, but the zone valve was closed. The strange thing is that the boiler was hot and the pump was running. After i took a shower with the valve...
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