Hydronic and Espar Heat
Last year we modified our Winnebago View to be able to use the motorhome (full water, showers, dump tanks, without Propane) throughout the Wisconsin winters. I thought I'd share the writeup that I di...
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06ViewH,
Thank you for the explanation.
Since my first heater will only be located a couple feet from the water heater think I will start with the lower flow (and power) pump.
Have you have calculated the BTU output of your system yet?
(Total BTU = 500 x GPM x water temperature change)
As you can see from this equation, assuming no losses in the system (i.e.; heating plumbing....which I agree has value), using a typical hydronic heater drop of 20 degrees F, a 0.5 GPM flow would produce 5000 BTU of heat output.
Steve
Thank you for the explanation.
Since my first heater will only be located a couple feet from the water heater think I will start with the lower flow (and power) pump.
Have you have calculated the BTU output of your system yet?
(Total BTU = 500 x GPM x water temperature change)
As you can see from this equation, assuming no losses in the system (i.e.; heating plumbing....which I agree has value), using a typical hydronic heater drop of 20 degrees F, a 0.5 GPM flow would produce 5000 BTU of heat output.
Steve
