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    Questions about swapping out a Sloan Flushmate for a regular toilet

    Hello, It always bugs me when folks give advice and then people never report back to say how it went, so here I am ........ a year later before I finally got around to it!! I changed out the flushmate for a Toto eco ultramax - wanted a one-piece with standard height Vs ADA/chair/comfort height...
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    Basement reno - switching from cast iron loop to home run PEX

    Thanks I checked the actual temp. setting on the boiler and it is at 160. Seems low but that is what it is set at. This reduces the btu/hr to 130 which reduces the EDR as shown below. Should I use less than 160 supply temp.? In the doc that you linked it also says "Please note that a house...
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    Basement reno - switching from cast iron loop to home run PEX

    I calculated the output for each radiator using this table from Utica https://uticaboilers.com/sites/default/files/Radiation Tables.pdf The radiators are the 5 tube type. There are also 3 in wall radiators that were not an exact match but I'm assuming the #'s are close enough. This is what I...
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    Basement reno - switching from cast iron loop to home run PEX

    Thanks - that was a good read and an optimal design. Trust me, I would love to do that - new mod/con lochinvar knight with ODR, TRVs etc. but it is just not in the budget. I had some early discussions with local reputable heating guys for something similar and the back of the envelope all in...
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    Basement reno - switching from cast iron loop to home run PEX

    Hello, In early planning stages of a basement reno. and would like to get some input. First off, I should say that I am very happy with my current heating system, although it is outdated and less efficient, and the only reason I am taking on this project is to gain headspace in the basement...
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