Heated Driveway vs Historic Buffalo Lake Effect Snow Storm // November 17th-20th, 2022
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- Опубликовано: 7 июн 2024
- In this video I demonstrate how my 1,600 sf ft heated driveway performed during the infamous November 2022 Lake Effect Snow Storm in Buffalo, NY. While I do not live in one of the hardest hit areas like Hamburg or Orchard Park where they received over 77" of snow, we did get our fair share during this 3-4 day event, totaling around 20".
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:05 - Event 1 Time Lapse
01:58 - Event 1 Statistics
02:09 - Event 2 Time Lapse
04:22 - Event 2 Statistics
04:33 - Event 3 Time Lapse
05:43 - Event 3 Statistics
05:54 - Total Statistics
06:04 - Outro
I was late to get the system turned on the evening of Thursday Nov 17th, as I was cleaning up the garage after work to fit both cars. Almost minutes after I got both cars in the garage, the snow started and I turned the system on immediately. It was of course to late as it takes a few hours to bring the driveway up to temperature, but it caught up overnight once the snow stopped and was clear by morning.
We received additional snowfall Friday night and Saturday, and as you'll see in the video, the driveway performed as expected. It was of course temporarily overwhelmed during the heaviest lake effect snow bands, it caught up quickly once things lightened up, and I easily cleaned up the little bits remaining while I was out shoveling the sidewalk and apron.
I recorded a livestream on Saturday morning which you can watch here: • Buffalo Storm and Heat... and here: • Buffalo Storm and Heat...
Hopefully you enjoy this video. Please leave your thoughts in the comments below, and remember to help me out by liking the video and subscribing if you’re not already by clicking here: / @deckerchristopherj
Below are links to several of the products, tools, video equipment and channels that I used to build the system. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Products I used to build the system:
-Takagi T-H3-DV-N Tankless Water Heaters (2): amzn.to/3Fe6nbu
-3" Diversitech Concentric Vent Kits (2): amzn.to/32ja8h2
-Taco 0013-SF3 Circulator Pump Stainless Steel (3): amzn.to/3yVwtOh
-Taco 006-ST4 Recirc Pump (2): amzn.to/3eyy432
-Taco VT2218 Variable Speed ECM Pump (2): amzn.to/3sKVL0f
-100 Plate Flat Plate Heat Exchanger 400,000 BTU's: amzn.to/3pbMlsE
-Enbrighten Z-Wave Plus Smart Light Switch with SimpleWire (2): amzn.to/3sj3p1G
-1 1/2" Epoxy Coated Copper Tube Split Ring Extension Hangers (10): amzn.to/3EalIZm
-1" Epoxy Coated Copper Tube Split Ring Extension Hangers (20): amzn.to/33Kkd7C
-1" Swing Check Valves (5): amzn.to/3pBg8Lo
-10"x8" ABS Plastic Dustproof Waterproof IP65 Junction Box: amzn.to/3FCfbrX
-Waterproof Dustproof IP67 Junction Box Gray 6.9 x 4.9 x 3.9 inch: amzn.to/3pynDmn
-Wayne PC4 1/2 HP Cast Iron Pump for Filling: amzn.to/32L4Xqk
-Ranco ETC-111000 Digital Temperature Controls (5): amzn.to/3HknvNj
-Rubber Washing Machine Fill Hoses, 3/4 inch FHT, 8 Ft: amzn.to/3mGUzXZ
Tools I used to build the system:
-12" Adjustable Wrenches (2): amzn.to/3HhAzTF
-Rectorseal No. 5 Pipe Thread Sealant: amzn.to/3HiR0Px
-Blue Monster 1/2" Blue Teflon Tape: amzn.to/3JnhqBF
-High Intensity Trigger Start Mapp Gas Torch Head: amzn.to/3z6l0LE
-14.1 oz Bernzomatic Pre-Filled MAP-Pro Gas Torch Style Cylinders (2): amzn.to/3EEA1FM
-Oatey 29025 Safe-Flo Wire Solder, 1 Lb Bulk, Solid, Gray, Silver: amzn.to/3z6PWLI
-9'' x 12'' Welding Pad Protector, Carbon Felt Torch Soldering Heat Shield, High Temp Flame--Resistant Fabric, Plumbers Pad: amzn.to/3Hk9y22
What I use to record my videos and time lapse videos:
-GoPro Hero 8: amzn.to/3qu6ppC
-Joby JB01507 GorillaPod 3K Kit : amzn.to/3pClzde
-SanDisk 256GB Extreme microSDXC Memory Card: amzn.to/3zdZJjd
If you’re new to my channel and want to start at the beginning, I recommend you visit my Heated Driveway / Snowmelt playlist which can be found here: • Heated Driveway / Snow...
The playlist will have all of my videos in the correct order form start to present, regardless of the date I uploaded them. It starts with how I designed the PEX and Snowmelt Loop Layout, shows the process of installing the actual heated concrete slab, demonstrates how I did the math to calculate the boiler and pump sizes, installation of all of the components, and ends with lots of time-lapse of the system melting snow. It also includes snowmelt system startup and shutdown videos, as well as walkthroughs of the mechanical room, continuous circulation design and electrical system.
Music Credit:
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Check out this video for the Top 5 Frequently Asked Questions about this system, including Electricity Usage, Surface and Glycol Temperatures, Water Runoff, Cost to Run & Cost to Install: ruclips.net/video/zvOQSQiaqTw/видео.html
For over 100 videos on how to do this yourself, check out the project playlist here: ruclips.net/p/PLdWeMRuZcbQjekwiBk_uy39IS6JFWYORD
Thanks for watching!
The opening text is not on screen long enough. 99% of people are not speed readers. I isn't no dummie but cain't reeed that fast, nor can most people. Did you test the read time before uploading the video? Are you a speed reader and didn't take into consideration that most are not? Or did you just not care? Gotta be one of the three.
@@ZooomaCW Sorry about that. I figured not everyone wants to read the text so I assumed the people that do could pause the video and resume it when they’re ready. I can make them longer in the future thanks for the suggestion.
@@ZooomaCW press the space bar 🙂
@@TomYnysMon Not that easy when video's in a queue playing in my TV and I have another app opened that I'm using. Also, you're sort of justifying a creator perhaps making text so tiny and on the screen for only one second that not only does the viewer have to pause the video but they need to order from Amazon a magnifying glass to read the tiny text. Right? The text is meant for the viewer to give into, it's not like it needs to be up there for an hour, just long enough for the average person to be able to read it. Seems polite to me. Although a person sure is free to take the dickhead approach and make them pause the video.
@@DeckerChristopherJ 👍👍👍
This would be an absolute life saver for older folk with heart or mobility restrictions.
I'm a radiant product specialist and design both radiant and snow melt hydronic systems. I really appreciate you posting these videos!!! Theory is all great but seeing these things in practice helps me hone my craft!
I'm humbled that someone in your position finds my videos helpful. Hopefully I did things the right way from a design perspective! All I know I that it works great, and I had a blast building it. I learned a TON in the process as well. Thanks for the kind comment and for watching my videos! If there is anything else you want to see, let me know and I'll make a video! 😊
Show this to your clients! They will be speechless 😱
@fuzzy6262 can you print radiant curse words in the product?
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Hi Justin. I’m sorry you found the video meaningless. You can view how I built the system on my channel here: ruclips.net/p/PLdWeMRuZcbQjekwiBk_uy39IS6JFWYORD I have several videos discussing cost, and I put the cost to run at the end of just about every time lapse. I also have videos going into much more detail, including this one: ruclips.net/video/VotJEQigTkw/видео.html and more recently this one: ruclips.net/video/zvOQSQiaqTw/видео.html Hopefully you will find some meaning in them. Thanks for watching!
A sincere and heartfelt "Good for you sir!" Whatever your system costs to install, run, and any maintenance, it is easily really nothing compared to a life changing heart attack from shovelling, a slip and fall injury, daily aggravation and worry , snow plow contracts etc. Great selling point for the future as well.
I couldn't agree more! Thanks for watching!
Yeah, probably cost less than paying the neighborhood kids $50 for each snowfall.
Grew up in Rockford, IL and know all too well the satisfaction you have watching all that snow melt away thinking back to all of the shoveling I did growing up. Well done!
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment, I really appreciate it!
This is amazing. After the snow(I live in Cheektowaga) I said my next house will have a heated driveway and even asked on Facebook if anyone had info to offer up some info if it is worth it. 3 weeks later I found this video. Amazing work. I might have to swing by in the next storm just to admire your shovel collecting dust.
Hey David! Glad you found my channel! Hopefully it helps in the planning and installation of your system! Thanks for watching!
@Karl with a K did you even watch the video ? he says it cost $58.07 to run it for all events. you just sound stupid
Amazing! Happy for you! Must make the winter much more enjoyable!!!
Beautiful home. Very well done. Driveway is the stuff of dreams for anyone who has to deal with snow.
GREAT VIDEO. I ALWAYS WONDERED HOW MUCH THESE THINGS WOULD WORK IN A BIG SNOW EVENT. I ALSO LOVE THAT IT DRYS THE DRIVEWAY UP. NO ICE
I love how these random videos show up in my feed, so hypnotic
I have several most just like it if you're interested: ruclips.net/p/PLdWeMRuZcbQjekwiBk_uy39IS6JFWYORD 😉 Thanks for watching!
I'm in Canada and can't beleive I haven't seen this before... amazing innovation whoever actually stood up and created this.
Thanks Doug! I actually built this system myself. 😊 I documented the entire process in over 100 videos on my channel here: ruclips.net/p/PLdWeMRuZcbQjekwiBk_uy39IS6JFWYORD There are lots more videos of it in action melting too if you’re interested. Thanks for watching!
Ironic how we could see your neighbor across the street trying to keep up and clean up his house and driveway!!! Showing us the band hitting the south towns was a nice touch at the end of the video!!!! Thx for the footage!!!!
Thanks for comments and for watching! I appreciate it! 😊. I do have a lot more video here if you're interested: ruclips.net/p/PLdWeMRuZcbQjekwiBk_uy39IS6JFWYORD
well worth the investment, good for you sir. I am a concrete contractor in Western Pa and man do I enjoy watching snow melt off a heated driveway and sidewalks. Thanks for the time you put into the video and sharing your experience with us.
Hi Motley! Thanks for your comment! If you liked this one, I have several others like it on my channel, and more to come. You can find them here: ruclips.net/p/PLdWeMRuZcbQjekwiBk_uy39IS6JFWYORD I have several other upcoming projects including converting part of this to solar, so hopefully you’ll come back to watch them! Thanks again! 😊
I fell on my icey driveway February 2022 broke 3 ribs 😩. I wish I could have seen this video 📹 beforehand. Well worth the installation cost thanks for sharing 👍
I'm so sorry to hear that Thomas, and that is also one of my greatest fears. Not only for us, but our elderly relatives as well. I agree, we'll worth the cost! Thanks for watching!
That is so awesome. I'll be thinking of you next time I fire up the snowblower
That is cool man. Looks like it works like a champ.
Thanks David! It works great! If you want to learn more about how I built it, check out my channel here: ruclips.net/p/PLdWeMRuZcbQjekwiBk_uy39IS6JFWYORD I also have several more time lapse videos there too. Thanks for watching!
as a show shoveler, there was a moment there that i thought i was going to shed a tear. what a beautiful thing, even got rid of the moisture on the driveway. worth the expense.
Thanks John! I agree 😊. Lots more on my channel here if you're interested: ruclips.net/p/PLdWeMRuZcbQjekwiBk_uy39IS6JFWYORD Thanks for watching!
As someone who lives in Wisconsin and done my fair share of shoveling this is one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen.😍
As someone who grew up in Tonawanda, I remember seeing to blue skies above while there was a seemingly constant band of clouds to the south. BTW: AWESOME heating system for your driveway!!!! And it is economical. Considering the cost of someone to clear your driveway, you get a clean and dry (well mostly) driveway. Thanks for sharing!
Hi Robert! Thanks for your kind comments and you make excellent points. Seeing the band to the south knowing its dumping feet of snow while we sometimes stand in the sun in the north towns in crazy, I know. It's funny you mention the cost vs paying someone, I actually mention that in my FAQ video here: ruclips.net/video/zvOQSQiaqTw/видео.html We have been super happy with it so far, and it works great. Thanks for watching!
I was just sent this because im moving somewhere it snows and i just bought my first house, this game me a perfect idea for me in the winter, thank you!!
You're welcome! Hopefully you'll find my channel helpful! Thanks for watching!
This was the perfect example for me to invest in a heated driveway here in Superior Wisconsin this spring thanks.
Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for watching!! Lots more here if interested: ruclips.net/p/PLdWeMRuZcbQjekwiBk_uy39IS6JFWYORD
I'm in the South, so no worries for me! Really enjoyed the time lapse, great system.
Thanks Ken! I have much more on my channel here if you're interested: ruclips.net/p/PLdWeMRuZcbQjekwiBk_uy39IS6JFWYORD Thanks for watching!
I have been waiting for this video. I'm not sure what that says about me but I am fascinated by this concept.
Thanks Stacy! Have you seen my other videos? ruclips.net/p/PLdWeMRuZcbQjekwiBk_uy39IS6JFWYORD If you like this one, there are several more like it there. Thanks for watching!
@@DeckerChristopherJ Yes, I've seen some of them but with the blizzard that was on the news in the last week I knew this would be the biggest test yet to see how it worked. I'm from Florida so we would never even have a need for something like this here but I'm fascinated by the idea the concept.
While I cannot stand the snow, it never gets old seeing this system operate
Always appreciate you coming back to watch and comment. You’ve been a subscriber and supporter of my channel since the beginning.😊 Thanks again!
Very cool, thank you, Chris
Thank YOU for watching and commenting, Noah! You might also enjoy this one: ruclips.net/video/zvOQSQiaqTw/видео.html 😊
dang you almost at 5 k good job and you were hoping for 1k. bet you didnt expect 5 k. keep up the good work
Thanks Ralph! I definitely did not expect 5k, but I’m happy people are enjoying my content! Thanks for watching! 😊
Very cool! And you have a beautiful home! Merry Christmas from the Texas gulf coast
Thank you! 😊 Merry Christmas to you as well!
That's amazing 👏
I lived within 1 1/2 miles of Lake Ontario in New York. I remember every day lake effect snow, we averaged over 144 inches per year. I could leave my house in white out conditions and drive south to the highway. The 2 to 3 mile south mark, you would break out of the snow to a clear blue sky and sunshine. Sometimes that break was so well defined that it seemed like a wall.
Luckily I live in Hawaii now and can see snow on the mountains ( volcanos) and only have to interact with it when I choose to.
Which island? I'm moving to Maui in April
@@rbryanhull I'm on Hawaii Island, we typically get snow on the two biggest Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa. Haleakala on Maui gets snow occasionally also.
@@davidedgar2818 didn't haleakala just get a bunch last week?
Greetings from Denver. I enjoyed this video.
Thanks! I have many more like it on my channel here if you're interested: ruclips.net/p/PLdWeMRuZcbQjekwiBk_uy39IS6JFWYORD Thanks for watching!
I enjoyed your time lapse.
Thanks Ben! I have several more like it here if you're interested: ruclips.net/p/PLdWeMRuZcbQjekwiBk_uy39IS6JFWYORD Thank for watching!
Back in the late 1960s, our local Chicago S&L had a heated sidewalk. What a luxury not to slide on ice in the winter! We were so proud of that wide stretch of cement, it even had glitter imbedded in the surface to add extra style. Our savings accounts had helped to pay for it, and we heartily approved, back when ordinary interest rates were 6.75 percent. Hard to imagine that kind of return now.
This amazing to see
SOLD! I'm doing my driveway. Going back through your library to see how it's done!
If you have any questions along the way, just ask! 😉😊 The full playlist in order is here: ruclips.net/p/PLdWeMRuZcbQjekwiBk_uy39IS6JFWYORD Thanks for watching! 👍
That’s awesome 😮
I can throw away my glasses now because I’ve seen everything. How cool is this! I must be living under a rock. I never knew such a thing existed. To be fair though, I have been living in Florida for the past 16 years. Now I live in Wisconsin.
This is really cool. I don’t live up north anymore but I remember all that shoveling lol!
Wow!! Very impressive!
Thanks Doreen! I have a lot more here if you're interested: ruclips.net/p/PLdWeMRuZcbQjekwiBk_uy39IS6JFWYORD Thanks for watching!
Amazing. Every house should have one of these. Specially in areas where snow fall is a serious issue.
Wow! That is amazing. I've always wondered if a heated driveway actually works. I think it's definitely worth the investment!
I agree! 😊. Lots more here if interested: ruclips.net/p/PLdWeMRuZcbQjekwiBk_uy39IS6JFWYORD Thanks for watching!
As someone from Florida, this is ingeniously cool!
That is the smartest coolest thing I've ever seen for a driveway, how nice not to have to deal with all that snow 😀 👏 👍!!!
I couldn't agree more 😊. Thanks for watching and commenting, Brian!
I never new this existed the coolest thing I've seen in a while
Great job
Thanks! Lots more on my channel here if you're interested: ruclips.net/p/PLdWeMRuZcbQjekwiBk_uy39IS6JFWYORD Thanks for watching!
Beautiful
Thanks George! I have several more if you'd like to see them. You can find them here: ruclips.net/p/PLdWeMRuZcbQjekwiBk_uy39IS6JFWYORD Thanks for watching!
That’s n amazing system Brilliant 🌸💕🌸
I'm from Savannah, GA where we've only had measurable snowfall four times in the last 32 years, but this fascinates me !!!!! First, I don't know who you guys live in that mess, and second, I'm amazed at how well your system works !!!!!
Thanks Joey! Lots more here if you're interested: ruclips.net/p/PLdWeMRuZcbQjekwiBk_uy39IS6JFWYORD Thanks for watching! 😊
I was on I-65 above Birmingham during one of those storms. The Alabama DOT,in its….reasoning, decided to use graders as plows. They made a fantastic skating rink if nothing else.
Awesome time-lapse ! - I've always wondered just how good the heating was in driveways, and now I know ! Best video on RUclips. And I see you're well over 1K ! great to see ! 😁 Subbed and liked from Canada !
Thanks for watching, subscribing, and for leaving such a nice comment! Not sure if you saw the rest of my channel, but I have a lot more videos like this one if you're interested: ruclips.net/p/PLdWeMRuZcbQjekwiBk_uy39IS6JFWYORD Thanks again! 😊
@@DeckerChristopherJ Hi Christopher ! yes, liked and subbed haha ! Thanks for the playlist, and I will indeed go check out some of your other videos, thank you !
You have beat the system!!!! No shoveling, how wonderful.. You are very lucky, you can afford it!!!👍👍👍👍.......
Love to know who did this for you as I live in Amherst , awesome 👏🏽
Hi JALEEN1994 from Amherst! I actually did this all myself 😊 You can see exactly how I did it on my channel here: ruclips.net/p/PLdWeMRuZcbQjekwiBk_uy39IS6JFWYORD Thanks for your kind compliment and for taking the time to watch!
thank you . very informative and a pleasant watch . 56 year old lockport man likes it a lot
Thanks! I have a lot more here if you're interested: ruclips.net/p/PLdWeMRuZcbQjekwiBk_uy39IS6JFWYORD Thanks for watching!
Holy smokes! So worth the investment 👍🏼
Amazed that the system you installed melted the snow in what amounted to the one of the most intense "lake effect" snowstorms in many years.
It did great, but we only got about 20" where I am. I do not live in the harder hit areas that received 70-80"+. Still, I'm happy with it's performance! Thanks for watching!
No disrespect to this guy but where he lives, they got nowhere near what we get in average snowfalls here in WNY. He got 20" over 3 or 4 days....that's only 5" to 7" per 24 hour period and this snow that fell for this event was extremely heavy wet snow, which melts much faster than the light fluffy stuff because the ground wasn't even frozen when the snow came down. Let's see a real test, where we (in Hamburg....just south of him) received 77" in 24 hours and 82" in two days.....lol.....I would also like to see how it would handle the snow left at the end of the driveway from the city plows, which was, in most cases (in heavy hit areas) greater than 6' high.....lol...Looking forward to see a video from when he actually gets hit with a real storm......lol....
@@TheRonKlimo …….lol………
You're the smartest person in Western New York right now LOL. You have time now to enjoy other things then shoveling layers of snow. I lived in Orchard Park for a while and it's a full time job dealing with snow.🧤❄️❄️😄ha ha have fun:)👍
Thanks Natosha! I was doing a puzzle with my 7 year old daughter as the neighbors were shoveling this weekend 😂. Orchard Park got it much worse than us in the Northtowns, but as you know, that's typical. Thanks for watching and for the nice comments! 😊 👍
@@DeckerChristopherJ 🧩😄That's awesome. Happy holidays🧤❄️🌨🦃Have fun😊
It's genius, frankly! I play this music on long drives and it sedates me from road r@ge!
@@wosully 🎼🙂Love that:)❄️
@@NatoshaMarzucco thank you. I just find peace in these videos: the gentle snowfall the gradual snow melt, and with the background music... Why are they not streaming this at every airport?
Great video and how convenient! The whole neighborhood must be jealous 😂
Thank you! I have several more on my channel here if you're interested: ruclips.net/p/PLdWeMRuZcbQjekwiBk_uy39IS6JFWYORD Thanks for watching!
I'm in Louisiana (born and raised with no plans to ever leave) and have never nor will ever need a heated driveway. But this was a nice satisfying video! I know you had some jealous neighbors!
Thanks Melissa! My neighbors are cool, and I gave my closest neighbor my snowblower when I finished this. He does my sidewalks and apron for me 😊. Win-win! Thanks for watching!
You could still have a heated driveway for the gators and snakes to lay on.
@@curt2742 I'm going to take a hard pass on that! 😂 they use the roads for that and in the summer I think that's even to hot for them.
Hello, Just found your channel. Glad you didn't get the 5+feet of snow. Wow that heated driveway is really cool (or hot😘). Chris and Rick From Chicago ❤️
Hi Chris & Rick! Thank you for watching and leaving such a heart felt comment. I appreciate it. Lots more melting videos here if you're interested 😉: ruclips.net/p/PLdWeMRuZcbQjekwiBk_uy39IS6JFWYORD
Cool! Great idea as long as you have power.
Thanks CynthiaAnn! While I would still need power to run the heaters, this system is actually Hydronic, not electric. It uses Natural Gas. I went into detail a bit more here if you're interested: ruclips.net/video/zvOQSQiaqTw/видео.html Thanks for watching!
Great Video!
Thanks K B! Lots more like it here: ruclips.net/p/PLdWeMRuZcbQjekwiBk_uy39IS6JFWYORD 😊 Thanks for watching!
I grew up in a New England area in a pretty densely populated place, though shoveling is back breaking and plowing expensive, sometimes the worst issue was just finding a place to pile the snow, your heated driveway would have been amazing to have.
Hi Dave. THAT was one of my biggest reasons for designing and installing this. I have no place to put the snow! Thanks for watching!
I've worked in places where the space was so tight in the city that I had to spend 8 hours a day building steps into the snow banks with my shovel so that I could carry new shovelfuls up to the top.
Thank deity that only happened once a decade or so!
As a New Englander myself, I'm here for this.
ITs cool seeing how your lines run. shows the heat form them heating the concrete.
You can see how they are installed here if interested: ruclips.net/p/PLdWeMRuZcbQjekwiBk_uy39IS6JFWYORD Maybe I should do a video with a fade from the tubing in place after install to it melting, like to show people what's underneath 🤔 Thanks for watching!
So cool!
Thanks Amy! I have several more just like it here if you're interested: ruclips.net/p/PLdWeMRuZcbQjekwiBk_uy39IS6JFWYORD Thanks for watching! 😊
this is really cool!
Thanks! LOTS more like it here: ruclips.net/p/PLdWeMRuZcbQjekwiBk_uy39IS6JFWYORD 😊 Thanks for watching!
My goodness you have a beautiful home.
Thank you! 😊
good job pal love it..👍
Thanks Douglas! 😊
Cool idea! I would love to have one if I lived in that area of the country!
No clue why I'm seeing this video but damn, that's cool! I'm going to look and see if you have videos explaining the system.
Thanks, and I do! Over 100 of them! ruclips.net/p/PLdWeMRuZcbQjekwiBk_uy39IS6JFWYORD Thanks for watching!!
Good stuff !!!
wow this video just took off and got you those 1k subs! good job keep it up
Thanks John!! Actually, it is this video from almost a year ago that has really taken off: ruclips.net/video/W-x9o5IEtMo/видео.html The unfortunate thing is that it's not one of my better videos. I think I have several other that are much better. That one is dark, a little long winded, etc. If I could only get half of the people watching it to visit my channel and see some of the better time lapse videos, I'd be golden! 😊. Unfortunately I can't choose what the algorithm promotes, but I am super thankful that after 2 years and 100 videos, it is finally promoting something 😊. No complaints! 😁. Thanks for watching!
Smart move putting in a hydronic system. I'm an HVAC guy so I had to watch. I'm impressed.
Thanks Irving! You might like several of my other videos showing how I designed and installed it too. You can find them here: ruclips.net/p/PLdWeMRuZcbQjekwiBk_uy39IS6JFWYORD Thanks for watching!
I can't wait for a video of the Christmas blizzard. Epic and deadly.
It’s still recording 😊 but I will get it edited and uploaded ASAP when this is over. Not sure how great it will be with the snow continuously blowing on the window in front of the camera, but I promise what you can see will be wild! I’m actually anxious to see the footage myself!
@@DeckerChristopherJ I've studied meteorology my entire life, it is fascinating. We had this storm in Colorado on Dec. 21-22. The temperature dropped from 46° to 32° in one minute and to 16° in the next 10 minutes. It bottomed out at -20° with howling winds and snow. Nothing like you guys, though. The lake effect phenomena is just amazing to watch.
I live in Tennessee and can't imagine that much snow...I always put a sheet out over my steps down to the drive area. and just pull it off after the snow has stopped and have clean steps. Then I have to shovel.
Good work
Thanks! I appreciate you watching and commenting! Lots more like this one here if you're interested: ruclips.net/p/PLdWeMRuZcbQjekwiBk_uy39IS6JFWYORD Thanks again for your compliments! 😊
Wow that is awesome well worth it
Thanks! 😊
NICE!
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Vraiment cool. nice vid mate
Thanks Victor! Lots more here if you're interested: ruclips.net/p/PLdWeMRuZcbQjekwiBk_uy39IS6JFWYORD
Awesome video
Thanks Jack! I have several more if you're interested: ruclips.net/p/PLdWeMRuZcbQjekwiBk_uy39IS6JFWYORD Thanks for watching!
Very nice.
Thank you! 😊
I look forward to seeing a video of your results from this most recent event.
It’s uploading as I type this, and it’s pretty wild! 😊
Now all you need is heated steps and porch. A place I used to work at in Northen Michigan had this type of system, it was very effective.
I do have something in the works for the front steps 😉, just not sure how long it will be before I actually pull the trigger and do it. I've also considered electric heat mats for them, especially once we add the solar panels. I agree that it's effective, mine has worked out well. Thanks for watching!
Less than 60.00 for the storm , no brained , good job plus the melt water goes away with evaporation and in spring no banks or piles of snow ! Great investment in my book . I’ve seen plenty of them , I was a redi mix driver so I saw A lot of them .Im 6/7 hours east of you ,by Amsterdam ,we watch you guys on radar and lake effects comes all the way down the Mohawk Valley.we’re Nora’s heavy as you ,lucky for us ! Thanks for sharing…..
Thanks Mike!! Not everyone thinks the same, but I couldn't agree more! People see to think I'm flooding the street and neighbors with runoff, its just not the case. I actually talk about it in tomorrow mornings FAQ video. As a redi-mix driver I'm sure you've seen several, both good and bad. Hopefully you would consider mine one of the "good" ones 😊. I have videos of the actual pour on my channel if you're interested, although I'm guessing you've seen alot of them 😊. Here is a link: ruclips.net/p/PLdWeMRuZcbQjekwiBk_uy39IS6JFWYORD Thanks for watching & commenting!
I live on the North Shore of Lake Superior in Northern Minnesota, and I wonder how this system would hold up with the extended intense cold we can get here. I know Buffalo gets cold, too, but I wonder if your frost line is measured in feet like ours. Frost heaves are just a way of life here.
Think about 2ft footings need to be 48”
Before this project I also had serious problems with frost heave. The old concrete slab that was there had heaved over the years so that it was now pitched towards the house. Not good. The awesome thing with this setup I have noticed is that with the 2" foam board insulation under the entire slab, the frost can't really get deep enough below the driveway to heat it anymore. Add to that the fact that its occasionally heated, and the frost never has a chance to get close to heaving depth. The driveway was poured in 2019, and it hasn't moved an inch in 4 winter seasons. Thanks for watching!
If I ever lose my mind and move to where it snows and is cold, I'm putting this in!
Very nice
Thanks! Lots more on my channel if you're interested! ruclips.net/p/PLdWeMRuZcbQjekwiBk_uy39IS6JFWYORD Thanks for watching!
this might be the best vid on youtube
Thanks Enigma! 😊. MANY more here if you're interested: ruclips.net/p/PLdWeMRuZcbQjekwiBk_uy39IS6JFWYORD Thanks for watching!
Nice, I always thought it cost more to have that on than that. I would definitely put that in my driveway. One day, I will.
Being from Valdosta Georgia I can honestly say I've never seen anything like this before in my life. I never could have imagined you can heat your driveway. That's amazing really. I spend 10 months of the year being able to fry eggs on my driveway so I never imagined this was something people actually needed.
Incredible! Really great! We have to figure out how to do this for our roads. Maybe solar powered panels on the side to power the system underneath but salt isn't working.
Thanks! 😊
Amazing . But where does the water go?
This is really cool. Where does the water go? Is there a drain at a low spot to collect it?
Hi Scott. The runoff really isn't an issue. Some runs off, but most evaporates. I actually get asked this quite frequently so I went into a bit more detail in my FAQ video here if you're interested: ruclips.net/video/zvOQSQiaqTw/видео.html Thanks for watching!
now to put a loop on those deck stairs and the front steps. :D
What are those two circular vents on the side of the house next to the lawn chair and that square storage bin?
Hi Ghostbroker. Those are the vents for the heaters that are heating the glycol to melt the driveway. You can see them from the basement in my installation videos here: ruclips.net/p/PLdWeMRuZcbQjekwiBk_uy39IS6JFWYORD Thanks for watching!
What is the red arrow pointing to at 4:04?
Awesome
I live in MN, my friends neighbor installed one of these. Guy left it on for a month straight for some reason and got am electric bill for 1500 lol. Never ran it again :D It is neat to see it in action and impressed it evaporates the water eventually.
😳😳 Ouch!! I've also heard similar stories. Luckily mine is hydronic, not electric, so it's easier to tell when it's running (I can hear the heaters and see the exhaust). Being as OCD as I am, I am typically down in the utility room checking on things a few times during hard events like this so for me it would be hard to forget about it and leave it on. They also make fully automated controls, I just haven't brought myself to spend the $1k on them... yet. 😊. You might like this video: ruclips.net/video/zvOQSQiaqTw/видео.html where I talk about a lot of the points you've brought up. Thanks for watching!
Is toyr system electric or glycol with a boiler system?
Very cool! I'm jealous of all the snow. Here in central New Hampshire we'll have plenty over the winter but have only had a grand total of an inch so far. Yawn. I kinda love the idea of a heated driveway. Maybe if I was in suburbia but that'll never happen. Still an interesting video to watch!
Thanks Zooma! I have lots more here if you're interested: ruclips.net/p/PLdWeMRuZcbQjekwiBk_uy39IS6JFWYORD Thanks for your comment and for watching!
What’s the sq ft cost to install a heated driveway in the Northeast? I’m in South Jersey, been interested in one of these for the past decade. Thanks for sharing the video.
Beautiful! Did you try the thermograph on the surface whilst the system is powered on? I use it a lot. One can see the pipes. Cool. 😅
I did: ruclips.net/video/-4gOLuY8pFE/видео.html 😊
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@@DeckerChristopherJ oh! Better than Netflix , for sure! 🤩👍🏻
That Rocks !!! Beats the shovel 😂
Absolutely! Thanks for watching!