Recent content by CHRISUPNORTH

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    Sump pump runs in freezing temperatures?

    So you think it is normal, nothing to worry about? When we excavated and the hole was open for a few weeks in August to do footings, foundation there was next to no ground water even after a big rain...
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    Sump pump runs in freezing temperatures?

    I have a 60 year old house with clay weeping tile that is hooked into a storm or combined sewer. Never had water problems in the basement. This summer I built a small addition (300sq') and installed a sump pit, modern weeping tile with the sock and where it met the clay tile I just tied the...
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    Radiant heating

    I dont know either of you guys so I am not taking sides but Id like to make an observation..... I have been reading this forum for a month now. People like me come to sites like this to learn from more experience and knowledgable people. I believe that nhmaster is likely a wealth of...
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    Radiant heating

    I considered electric wires for my 250 sq' addition but I am putting pex in the floor and heating with an electric water heater (marathon). My reasons are simple. This will be for floor warming only to supplment existing FAG furnace. I did a heat loss calc on the addition and I only need...
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    humidistat??

    The fact is, I dont know. I was just asking the question because on my current humidistat there is a scale that sugests a humidity level based on different outdoor temps.
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    humidistat??

    After doing a couple of checks with my voltage meter I have determined that my humidistat is shot. It is cheap standard issue that mounts in a hole in the return air duct. I am thinking about upgrading to a thermostat/humidistat combo. Is there one that takes a reading from the outside air...
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    vACUUM RELIEF VALVE ON CLOSED LOOP SYSTEM?

    I have lots of money to throw away!!! Just kidding. This is a one room addition that is open to the rest of the house. House is heated by forced air gas.... The hydronic heat in the floor is just a supplement. On the coldest day so far (14F) the room got down to 57F and I have not even...
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    vACUUM RELIEF VALVE ON CLOSED LOOP SYSTEM?

    You saying leave it, remove it and plug it all the same? I dont want to have the circ pump pull air into the system. Chris
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    Check valve on a closed loop hydronic system?

    Thanks for the reply Jim. I am trying to learn here so help me out. Can you expand on why you think it better left in? Chris
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    Check valve on a closed loop hydronic system?

    As mentioned in another thread I am putting together a small closed loop hydronic system . The Taco circ pump I have purchased has a integral check. My system will have about 18" of head. Should I remove the check in the pump? What are the advantages/disadvantages of removing it...
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    vACUUM RELIEF VALVE ON CLOSED LOOP SYSTEM?

    Hi, Chris here first time poster! I am putting a small infloor hydronic system together to heat a small addition. This is to supplement my existing forced air gas system. I am considering a Marathon hot water heater as the supply and the marathons come with a factory installed vacuum...
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