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Forum: Humidifiers and Dehumidifiers
01-30-11, 05:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,531
Posted By cliffr17

thanks for the insight i do have a fireplace all...

thanks for the insight i do have a fireplace all my high hats are ic rated with r-30 insulation in attic. i'll try t find where i have a leak but there is no signs of drafts any where in my...
Forum: Humidifiers and Dehumidifiers
01-29-11, 06:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,531
Posted By cliffr17

no i dont have an hrv. do i need one? my attic is...

no i dont have an hrv. do i need one? my attic is vented i thought you have to have a tight house to have one.what do you think is causing it to be so dry?
Forum: Humidifiers and Dehumidifiers
01-27-11, 06:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,531
Posted By cliffr17

ok thanks. house is 3 years old

ok thanks. house is 3 years old
Forum: Humidifiers and Dehumidifiers
01-27-11, 04:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,531
Posted By cliffr17

whole house humidifier with radiant heat

Hello, my problem is I have a 2 story 2500sq' home with randiant throughout and central a/c 1 unit in attic 1 unit in basement both are variable speed. the RH doesnt get above 23% I'm looking to get...
Forum: Boilers - Home Heating Steam and Hot Water Systems
01-06-10, 08:59 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,965
Posted By cliffr17

ok i increased speed on system circ. one was...

ok i increased speed on system circ. one was already on high. adjusted ball valve on boiler circ. same temp diff. at boiler 6* delta t. 20 *delta t on system. i'm at a loss of what to do. should i...
Forum: Boilers - Home Heating Steam and Hot Water Systems
01-05-10, 08:21 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,965
Posted By cliffr17

yes between 20 & 30* delta on system side. ...

yes between 20 & 30* delta on system side.
speed low .
thats why i am confussed:wall:
Forum: Boilers - Home Heating Steam and Hot Water Systems
01-05-10, 08:13 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,965
Posted By cliffr17

why not change it? wouldn't it still give me the...

why not change it? wouldn't it still give me the min. flow anyway?at least i can pull in the cooler return water. i also could increase the speed of the circ.if need be.
Forum: Boilers - Home Heating Steam and Hot Water Systems
01-05-10, 07:46 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,965
Posted By cliffr17

ok thanks i'll try that .but what i don't...

ok thanks i'll try that .but what i don't understand is i'm getting my 20* delta on the return after the hydroseperator .so could the low speed boiler circ. and the 2 other circs (1 high 1 med...
Forum: Boilers - Home Heating Steam and Hot Water Systems
01-05-10, 05:19 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,965
Posted By cliffr17

by globe valve to you mean ball valve because...

by globe valve to you mean ball valve because thats what i have which part is my injection loop i didn't think i had one.is it the loop before or after the hydroseperator? thanks for all your help.
Forum: Boilers - Home Heating Steam and Hot Water Systems
01-05-10, 04:51 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,965
Posted By cliffr17

any suggestions on getting a better delta t?

any suggestions on getting a better delta t?
Forum: Boilers - Home Heating Steam and Hot Water Systems
01-05-10, 07:31 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,965
Posted By cliffr17

temp outside 24* design temp i think 0* all i...

temp outside 24*
design temp i think 0* all i have for that is wet/drybulb
supply temp 124 return 120
if you look at my pic i have to temp gauges after the hydroseperator they are showing a 20*...
Forum: Boilers - Home Heating Steam and Hot Water Systems
01-04-10, 06:16 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,965
Posted By cliffr17

ok checked firing 2600 with supply temp 118 and...

ok checked firing 2600 with supply temp 118 and return at 112 circ before hydroseperator on low speed
Forum: Boilers - Home Heating Steam and Hot Water Systems
01-04-10, 06:11 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,965
Posted By cliffr17

r19 walls and basement ceiling and r30 attic but...

r19 walls and basement ceiling and r30 attic but looking at my heat loss a plumber did for me it shows 2x4 wall with R-2 doard insulation r11 but i have 2x6 and also he has R-19 for attic so i think...
Forum: Boilers - Home Heating Steam and Hot Water Systems
01-04-10, 05:56 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,965
Posted By cliffr17

thanks for the link. ok i got the degree days...

thanks for the link. ok i got the degree days which is 1118 and average temp of 33 now what do i do?
Forum: Boilers - Home Heating Steam and Hot Water Systems
01-04-10, 05:29 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,965
Posted By cliffr17

by that do you mean what the temps go up and down...

by that do you mean what the temps go up and down to if yes it goes from 110 to 130 depending on ODR.
can you help me out with that all i know is house is 2250sq' witha heat loss of 36k and my dry...
Forum: Boilers - Home Heating Steam and Hot Water Systems
01-04-10, 05:08 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,965
Posted By cliffr17

ok i'll try that thanks. i'll get back to u if...

ok i'll try that thanks. i'll get back to u if that changes the delta t
Forum: Boilers - Home Heating Steam and Hot Water Systems
01-04-10, 04:14 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,965
Posted By cliffr17

thanks yeah it runs at 120ish right now.i wasn't...

thanks yeah it runs at 120ish right now.i wasn't sure if it was supposed to run all the time.does that seem like alot of fuel being used?196 gallons. i dont have floor coverings down .ie. oak and...
Forum: Boilers - Home Heating Steam and Hot Water Systems
01-04-10, 11:59 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,965
Posted By cliffr17

prestige solo 60 is this running efficient

hello just finished install of boiler with radiant heat.i have a 500 gallon propane tank and was filled on dec 1 with a reading of 90 now its at 50.some info on house heat loss is 36k radiant on 2nd...
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