Copper Pipe & Pump Sizing Pipe Size BTUH Friction Head Feet 100’ (straight pipe) Friction Head Feet 100’ (allowance for fittings and boiler) Gallons per Minute (GPM) at 20 degree Delta T 1/2” 17,000 4.2’ 6’ 1.7 3/4” 39,000 4.2’ 6’ 3.9 1” 71,000 4.2’ 6’ 7.1 1-1/4” 160,000 4.2’ 6’ 16.0 1-1/2” 240,000 4.2’… Read More »
The Froling FHG is not only one of the most technologically advanced boilers, but is also one of the easiest boilers to start. Here is a quick video on how to start a Froling FHG. For more information on the Froling FHG, please click here.
I’m about to fill my oil tank again. This will be the fourth filling in 11 years. The idea of calling the oil company fills me with dread. At the rate I’ve been using fuel, about 1/10th of a gallon per day, that new 200 gallons of oil will only last until about 2014 and… Read More »
Below is a step by step video for programming the Multi-Heat Pellet Boiler. Multi-Heat Programming Video Below is a step by step video for starting and cleaning the Multi-Heat boiler. Multi-heat Starting and Cleaning
Letter written to the editor of Hearth and Home from Jon Strimling-President of PelletSales.com To the Editor: As state and federal policymakers work to stimulate jobs in renewable energy and give the economy a much-needed boost, we would be wise to heed the lesson of Germany. After substantial investment in wind and solar energy, Germany… Read More »
Lambda controlled combustion in wood burning boilers combines modern computer processing and control with the ancient use of wood as fuel. The problem: A traditional problem with wood burning is the emission of unburned, yet energy rich gasses as smoke. Burning smoke enhances efficiency and decreases harmful emissions. If wood is heated and turned into… Read More »
What is PEX Pipe? PEX is an acronym for Cross Linked Polyethylene. It is a relatively hard plastic, which is somewhat flexible in longer lengths. PEX pipe is very strong, smooth-walled, and can generally withstand fluid temperatures up to 180 degrees Fahrenheit without significant loss of strength. Most PEX pipe made for heating applications… Read More »
Background(for the technical savvy): Thermal Efficiency For an energy conversion device like a boiler the thermal efficiency is: So, for a boiler that produces 30KW (100,000 Btu/h) output for each 40KW (140,000 Btu/h) heat-equivalent input, its thermal efficiency (n) is 30/40=0.75, or 75%. This means that 25% of the energy is lost to the environment.… Read More »
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On June 1, 2009, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) finally issued its guidance for the 30% consumer tax credit (up to $1500) for the purchase and installation of a 75-percent efficient biomass-burning stove. In a letter to the IRS in February 2009, HPBA asked for specific guidance on a number of issues, but we are… Read More »
