Looks great Kevin, that should definitely do the job. You all will be moving in before you know it. Thanks for sharing your progress, be well my friend.
Well done with the video my friend. I agree with you on the fact that these systems are made way to complicated, for what is really needed. As my father would always say, keep it as simple as possible when putting different systems together. If you want headaches with a system later on then complicate its setup. And as years have come and gone, time has proved him right. So again well done. Stay safe and we'll my man. And my God continue to bless you and your.
Great Job. Regarding the tankless and tank comparison, the wires are larger due to the initial amp draw which doesnt remain consistent while in use and are only used when the system is in use. On the other hand, the tank system is ALWAYS drawing power from your service to maintain the water in the tank at that temperature. I recommend utilizing usage meter to determine which service would prove optimal and efficient as not all applications are the same.
@@Robinson-Homestead very good, your old work was already very good could you send me some pictures of your system update! I'm setting one up in my house, I'm using a tanklless one.
It looks like you have soldered a few times before... great job.round about 3 wraps for Teflon tape. And I never overtighten at first. It's always better to tighten a little after you find a leak. Instead of when it's overtight you can't tighten it anymore. Inspectors want to see twice the working pressure. So if your house pressure is 50 lbs. You use 100 lbs for a test. The tyco pump you can oversize the split rings and add some rubber between the split ring and pipe. Should help with isolating vibration.
I would add a filter, just to keep any build up from traveling through the system. If there are any minerals in yhe system as it heats up it can cause build up internally. A small filter for sediment is good to have.
Well you know Keven they want to complicate these systems, because all of these special valves and fittings are very expensive, they make a fortune on this stuff. I love the shark bites, but they sure are not cheap, it seems you have everything covered, and the one way valve should be just fine so chemicals could not back up into fresh water, it should work great, nice job.
Hi was wondering if your inspector made you put in a vacuum breaker where your one way check valve is. I believe that’s code now to protect domestic water. It is in the industrial side of plumbing not sure about residential.
I would like to see one of these in floor heatings done by someone that knows what they are doing. There are some mayor errors here that will cancel your home insurance and cost allot of money to operate.
@@Southofheven pump is on wrong side of pressure tank Pressure tank is at wrong PSI Running the system at wrong PSI Mixing valve defeated whole purpose of using a tanked water heater
Looks just like a system I put in my house and garage, mine is a little bit more simple, I'm no plumber but I'm pretty sure your gonna want to put a pressure reducer on your cold water infeed pipe
it's going to really cost you a lot to heat with a hot water heater. i don't even heat my hot water with a hot water heater much cheaper to heat it with the wood boiler. good luck and keep elements on you will need them. take care, be safe and well.
Do you know if it's true that floor/radiant heat does not work well if you put carpet on the floor? - e.g. the carpet acts like insulation blocking the heat.
On your Teflon tape, do not put more than two wraps on small fitting. If you put more the tape will BUNCH up and not EVEN go between the threads. If you have, say, a 2 1/2" steel pipe put three wraps because the threads are much taller and you want the tape go down into the threads.
Thanks for the info, we are getting ready to try it out since it has been getting cold outside so i will do a video and let everyone know how it is working.
That’s true for a steam boiler system but not a low temp radiant system. Modern pumps have zero issues with water heated to 180 so it’ll be no problem with what he’s got going here. However the pump and pressure tank are in wrong order. The circulator is pumping into the tank which is wrong. Research “pumping away” for details on why.
Put is install, incorrectly. Motor should never be facing down or, in the up position. Air can and will get trapped in the pump housing, and it will fail.
No issues so far this thing works great below 0* outside 72* inside I think that it works great thank you for the comment. I'm sure if it stops working I do a video to show everyone I messed up.
Another non plumber showing a wrong way to install infloor heat. 49 yrs in the trade. Circ pump is the main mistake. All you had to do was read the instructions, Too much to ask??
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This is great. I’m glad people are making simple systems. Thank you
Had radiant heat in West Germany like this system in 1985. Fantastic in the winter! Very simple
Thanks for the comment
Looks really neat, and professional! Nice job Kevin 👏
Thank you Mark
From what I have read your pump needs moved so the shaft is horizontal. Nice video.
Excellent video!
yea, looking forward to the next video
Thanks update vidoe coming soon.
@KevinRobinson6688 looking for that video. I'm getting ready to build a small Bardo for my daughter. I'd like to duplicate if it works good.
Looks great Kevin, that should definitely do the job. You all will be moving in before you know it. Thanks for sharing your progress, be well my friend.
We're going to call for our last inspection Monday.
Well done with the video my friend. I agree with you on the fact that these systems are made way to complicated, for what is really needed. As my father would always say, keep it as simple as possible when putting different systems together. If you want headaches with a system later on then complicate its setup. And as years have come and gone, time has proved him right. So again well done. Stay safe and we'll my man. And my God continue to bless you and your.
God didn't have anything to do with it
looks a good set up to me im thinking how a indirect cylinder would work to give hot water did you look into that. and running costs
Great Job. Regarding the tankless and tank comparison, the wires are larger due to the initial amp draw which doesnt remain consistent while in use and are only used when the system is in use. On the other hand, the tank system is ALWAYS drawing power from your service to maintain the water in the tank at that temperature. I recommend utilizing usage meter to determine which service would prove optimal and efficient as not all applications are the same.
Thanks for the info.
Good job sr perfect
Thanks for the comment update video coming soon.
@@Robinson-Homestead Did you update this system?
Couple things I chanded to make it work better.
It's working great.
@@Robinson-Homestead very good, your old work was already very good could you send me some pictures of your system update! I'm setting one up in my house, I'm using a tanklless one.
@@cr7droneshow694 email me kdr6688@gmail.com
It looks like you have soldered a few times before... great job.round about 3 wraps for Teflon tape. And I never overtighten at first. It's always better to tighten a little after you find a leak. Instead of when it's overtight you can't tighten it anymore. Inspectors want to see twice the working pressure. So if your house pressure is 50 lbs. You use 100 lbs for a test. The tyco pump you can oversize the split rings and add some rubber between the split ring and pipe. Should help with isolating vibration.
Thank you Terry.
Put rubber pads under your mounting plates to soften the sound of your pump
I did put rubber plates because i thought it might be kind of noisy.
I would add a filter, just to keep any build up from traveling through the system. If there are any minerals in yhe system as it heats up it can cause build up internally. A small filter for sediment is good to have.
Thanks Matt.
Well you know Keven they want to complicate these systems, because all of these special valves and fittings are very expensive, they make a fortune on this stuff. I love the shark bites, but they sure are not cheap, it seems you have everything covered, and the one way valve should be just fine so chemicals could not back up into fresh water, it should work great, nice job.
Hi was wondering if your inspector made you put in a vacuum breaker where your one way check valve is. I believe that’s code now to protect domestic water. It is in the industrial side of plumbing not sure about residential.
Yep i have one
Why does the pump go on the hot side loop and not before the split?
I would like to see one of these in floor heatings done by someone that knows what they are doing. There are some mayor errors here that will cancel your home insurance and cost allot of money to operate.
Can you explain the mistakes?
@@Southofheven pump is on wrong side of pressure tank
Pressure tank is at wrong PSI
Running the system at wrong PSI
Mixing valve defeated whole purpose of using a tanked water heater
Pump motor can not be installed hanging down
Looks just like a system I put in my house and garage, mine is a little bit more simple, I'm no plumber but I'm pretty sure your gonna want to put a pressure reducer on your cold water infeed pipe
Shaun, thanks for the info i will check into that.
it's going to really cost you a lot to heat with a hot water heater. i don't even heat my hot water with a hot water heater much cheaper to heat it with the wood boiler. good luck and keep elements on you will need them. take care, be safe and well.
Kevin, like the simple system, can you let me know how much electricity you use per winter months??
You are lucky I have video coming out on Wednesday 8:00 am update and review video on the system.
I would have tested to 50 psi (most municipal water sources). And I would have put the pump as low as possible.
So after a bit of time what are your thoughts on the mixing valve?? Did you find it worth the install??
The mixing did not work out for me not worth it.
@@Robinson-Homestead Thanks for the reply. Theory sounded good
Thank you? What kind of heat source is there?
Just electric hot water tank
Do you know if it's true that floor/radiant heat does not work well if you put carpet on the floor? - e.g. the carpet acts like insulation blocking the heat.
i think it's best not to cover it with any thing to get the most out of it and the lowest heating cost. take care, be safe and well.
is water pump should installed vertical?
I did research on it and it says to install it horizontal and it seems to be working fine. thanks for watching.
For a pump control you dont need a costly pump control. I have alway just used cheap eletric base board single pole thermostat
Thanks for the info.
What size pump did you use for this system?
Taco 1/25 hp
And what about the expansion tank size? Also what temp do you keep the hot water tank. Thanks for answering my questions btw
On your Teflon tape, do not put more than two wraps on small fitting. If you put more the tape will BUNCH up and not EVEN go between the threads. If you have, say, a 2 1/2" steel pipe put three wraps because the threads are much taller and you want the tape go down into the threads.
Where are you pulling the 24 volts for the thermostat?
From the switch relay.
@@Robinson-Homestead may I ask witch relay you used?
Taco sr501 1 Zone
@@Robinson-Homestead would it be to much to ask to see how you wired the thermostat? The jumpers?
Are the 4 zones all the same length? Thanks
Yes.
@KevinRobinson6688, you're still a fan?
Yes, absolutely this is the second winter we used it with no issues , i would recommend it to someone building a new house.
Getting ready to start the build... hope I can figure out how to put it together. Ha@KevinRobinson6688
How did the mixing valve work for ya?
Not good took it out.
@@Robinson-Homestead Sure would be nice to have one eh.. Any way to make it work? Do you just run your boiler at a lower temp then?
Also...pressure reducer on incoming COLD SUPPLY...
Thanks.
pump and Expansion tank should be on the cold side.
looks really good though.
Thanks for the info, we are getting ready to try it out since it has been getting cold outside so i will do a video and let everyone know how it is working.
Thank you
That’s true for a steam boiler system but not a low temp radiant system. Modern pumps have zero issues with water heated to 180 so it’ll be no problem with what he’s got going here. However the pump and pressure tank are in wrong order. The circulator is pumping into the tank which is wrong. Research “pumping away” for details on why.
@@bpdp379 I did not say that it would not work. I was just saying that a pump will last much longer on the cold side.
Your T/P - BLOW OFF SHOULD BE OPERSTING AT YOUR SYDTEMS DESIGNED TEMP/PRESSURE...NOT TYPICAL HOUSEHOLD USAGE..CHANGE IT FOR MATCHED SET...OK..?
Thanks
Put is install, incorrectly. Motor should never be facing down or, in the up position. Air can and will get trapped in the pump housing, and it will fail.
No issues so far this thing works great below 0* outside 72* inside I think that it works great thank you for the comment.
I'm sure if it stops working I do a video to show everyone I messed up.
Another non plumber showing a wrong way to install infloor heat. 49 yrs in the trade. Circ pump is the main mistake. All you had to do was read the instructions, Too much to ask??
Thanks for watching.