Heating Help

hard water

@ January 30, 2012 10:53 PM in Boiler for radiant floor heat

we also have water with a hardness of 25. Would it be a good idea to run  a water softener to help protect the boiler? Or we could fill the system with water from the house that already has a water softener. I have read that hard water is not good for boilers. Thanks again for all the great information

location

@ January 30, 2012 7:47 PM in Boiler for radiant floor heat

We live in a small town called Bonner Springs located in Kansas, Thank you all for the greart information, you all have been a tremendous help.

location

@ January 30, 2012 7:47 PM in Boiler for radiant floor heat

We live in a small town called Bonner Springs located in Kansas, Thank you all for the greart information, you all have been a tremendous help.

electric and propane costs

@ January 29, 2012 10:45 PM in Boiler for radiant floor heat

Thank you to all that have replied. The cost of electric in this area is .057per kw/h, after 900 kw/h it goes down to .046. The cost of propane is $2.00 per gallon. Looks like propane is going to be the way to go if my math is correct. Can someone please explain the mod/con boilers and the outdoor re-set. Also if you could recommend reputable boiler manufacturers, cost is an issue but as as always I realize you get what you pay for. I forgot to mention the pex is non oxygen barrier. 

boiler for radiant floor heat

@ January 28, 2012 7:49 PM in Boiler for radiant floor heat

NRT Rob,
Thank you for replying, our options are electric or propane,we do not have natural gas in this area. I am currently comparing cost between electric and propane. Do you know what the electrical load in amperage would be for either electric or propane. The shop will be used for automotive use and will have a 200 amp panel.

Boiler for radiant floor heat

@ January 27, 2012 8:18 PM in Boiler for radiant floor heat

Just curious what your suggestions for a boiler would be. I have a 2600 square foot shop with an estimated heat load of 78,000 BTU/HR. The boiler would be used for heating the radiant floor. The floor is insulated with 2 inch foam board around the perimeter  and also all the way across the floor also with 2 inch foam board. I appreciate any and all suggestions.