Complete In-Floor Heat & Boiler Installation!

[@BenjaminSahlstrom]

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[@ajcmutech]

I just wanted to say that I am one of the top rated radiant design boiler installers in western Colorado, (not tooting my horn by any means) and this probably the best video I have seen!!! I have been doing boilers for 30 years, been to hundreds of hours of manufacturer schooling, and installed boilers integrated with geothermal, radiant staple up, slab on grade, radiant staple down with gypcrete, and warm board installations. I have done small boilers up to 2 million btu boilers. Very nice Job guys!!! I love Rinnai as a tankless, but use Weil McLain or Lochinvar for my high effeciency and combi boilers, but everyone has their favorites. I have recently become an instructor for a college in Grand Junction, CO., and am using this video to show one of my classes how this works! Its long, but accurate, informative, and interresting. Keep it up guys!!!

[@RHHE-hj3om]

I'm not a builder nor even close to being a tradesman. Soldier by trade...not used to building but tearing and blowing stuff up. Splendid video, explanation and show & tell. It makes me much more comfortable to have this installed in my next build.

[@greaterdesigns1]

This is not meant to be a sales video or an ASMR video. This was absolutely perfect for content and explanations. You do an incredible job not stumbling across your words. Great quality content Ben!

[@BenjaminSahlstrom]

Thank you!

[@muh_mahdy]

😊😊😊😊😊

[@fooflateka]

Dude. You the man, man. I wish you were in my state. Peace of mind hiring someone who knows what they are doing and with integrity.

[@abbswinston4258]

I have no plans of ever getting this done (I can only wish), but for some reason I find it so satisfying just to watch and in no way am I bored due to the length. Glad I find your page because your prior video I watched was how to wire a new circuit which was exactly what I needed. Thank You for your videos.

[@ranbymonkeys2384]

What a perfect example of what happens when you take pride in your work. Everybody knows that guy (those guys) that don't give a flip about what they do at the workplace, imagine them doing work like this. Ya right. That looks insanely good, like a work of art. You sound young, I thought that kind of workmanship was long gone.

[@justinweberg4083]

MILWAUKEE! Great video as always! As a fellow Believer in Jesus Christ, I so greatly appreciate your content and Spirit-filled manner in presenting work videos! As a pastor of a small, rural church, I have been greatly assisted by your content on many occasions as I work on our building projects, and serve different folks within our congregation and community. In fact, one of your videos this past summer (full panel replacement) came in answer to prayer as I was helping my father-in-law (a missionary to Mexico) work on replacing his panel here in the States. I wasn't confident with dealing with shared neutrals, and you addressed it and answered my questions as if you were here working with me! While I hope you benefit financially from taking the time to record, edit and post your videos, I want you to know that you have been a blessing to me personally, and to our ministry in New Hampshire! God bless you, Brother!

[@BenjaminSahlstrom]

That's so awesome! I am very thankful for the unique opportunity of being able to help people for a living and pray that I am able to be a witness for Him even on simple things like repairing miscellaneous things. Keep up the good work in New Hampshire!!!

[@jackofalltrades5199]

MILWAUKEE! It’s a pleasure to watch your work and listen to your commentary. The end result is exceptional and you should be very proud of your attention to detail. I’m now retired, but I can tell you without patting myself on the back that you remind me of me in that area. my wife says it’s my German blood. Lol God bless you my friend you’ll go far.

[@patrickg875]

Probably the best in depth video I have seen yet. You do an incredible job explaining this stuff

[@eugenkaranxha5053]

Soldering is the most guaranteed way to do pipe constructions you know it will last as long as building stands

[@jaywmeinen]

MILWAUKEE You really do nice work. Perhaps the most amazing thing is gluing all that PVC and not having any purple primer showing!! No matter how careful I am, I always manage to have some primer showing. Of course, I’m no professional.

[@amytaylor1054]

Hello there , how are you doing today?God bless you!!!❤

[@dennisleazott718]

Ben . . . this is the radiant heat installation video I've been waiting for! Thank you and I love the long format. I have a 2 level barn with attached garage that I will be installing RH inot this summer. The detail you provided has filled in spaces left out of the many other videos I've watched and will be a huge help to me. You rock buddy!

[@micheljansen85]

Euro fella here, I have a 160m2 (1780sq ft) living area. UFH and design temp -7,2c. Brick house built post WW2 (1952) when the area i live in was given to Netherlands (German again now). Cavity wall insulation, mostly dual and some triple pane windows. Roof still needs to be done. Heating it with a 12kw air-water heatpump (vaillant arotherm plus) and the whole system pushes the water on just 1 large internal pump that can move 2m3 of water per hour. Indoors temp is 20c (68F). Pinched the supply upstairs on the manifolds as you showed so its alway 15-16c (59f) in the upstairs area. Bathroom is the only solenoid managed area, mornings and evenings its 21, rest of the day its a setback to 18c. My heatpump runs weather compensated so it automaticly adjusts the the supply temp. Once a day, by using a diverter valve, it heats a 300 liter cilinder for domestic hot water which i‘ve put on a circulation pipe that runs 6.30am-9.00am and 5.30pm-7.30pm so near instant hot water at the tap/shower. The thing i love about my system, was the ease of install for a non-plumber like me. The large main runs and technical room i planned in copper (press), the rest in pex(pressfit). Ended up making it all in pex due too the low temps it sees. Max temp for heating is 32c and domestic hot water is 55c And i agree sharkbite‘s only use should be emergencies, and even then copper/steel press is usually just as fast and gives a permanent repair.

[@haroldhughes1261]

MILWAUKEE Just wrapping up my own 3 zone installation; heading to filling the system. Your effort certainly gave me some new insights and I am appreciative. Cheers!

[@adamgrey268]

I'm glad this kid knows how to negotiate. Good parenting.

[@johnnyseegs]

Channel Locks…always have been, always will be. I really liked the long video/full install format. Someone mentioned that it’s a bit of a pain to scroll chapter on a phone, which it is. But having access to a full install AND be able scroll chapters…pros outweigh the cons. Great content

[@BenjaminSahlstrom]

One way that's easier to "scroll" is to click on the timestamps in the description instead of dragging back and forth.

[@nieldcreek2098]

Milwaukee… I’m really enjoying the schooling I’m receiving here. I would like to mention (because you asked) that I would prefer 45 minute videos instead, simply because I watch on my phone and it’s hard to adjust the time bar on such a long video, as I stop and advance or rewind to review certain sections. I do enjoy your professionalism, and this video will be quite valuable in the future as I attempt a diy installation in my future home.

[@georged.sutcliffejr.4489]

Fun job! One comment - I found that placing a ball valve before the expansion tank. This makes replacing the expansion tank very quick and easy. They do "go bad" over time so being able to change it without losing much water is nice.

[@SureRon]

It’s a safety thing to not have a ball valve prior to expansion tank but I agree it would be better.

[@georged.sutcliffejr.4489]

I agree with SureRon that it could be a safety issue sotTo prevent the valve from being turned off accidentally I remove the handle and hang it near.

[@kgsails7102]

@@SureRon The expansion tank isn't a safety device so it can be isolated. Once a system is running, or after it's been turned off for a few hours, the water is no longer expanding or contracting so the expansion tank isn't doing anything.

[@sac2376]

MILWAUKEE - I just completed the same project on my new house. 3 zones, one for the basement floor and 2 in the living areas. I used mixing valves to regulate the temperature of the in each manifold/zone. the living area is standard wood framed with the tubing between the plywood using the same aluminum plates you stapled to the bottom of the floor. For domestic hot water I installed a heat exchanger in the primary heat loop. Using a flow switch I turn on a pump that sends heated water thru the exchanger to heat the domestic hot water.

[@nahuiollin13]

MILWAUKEE great video. Took me three days to get through it but it was great. You are a craftsmen!

[@amytaylor1054]

Hello there , how are you doing today?God bless you!!!❤

[@dennisf.macintyre117]

Milwaukee tools quality seems to me the quality of your work and attitude! I enjoy all three!

[@Okipouros]

as a mechanical engineer, I did 1 installation my self. Ofcourse designed everythign in Solidworks, and had such faith, that even pre-drilled the mounting holes. Everyting fitted great, didnt cut twice anything, and even did some funky 45-degree to to 45 degree turns, instead of 2 90s when I had to go up and right. Every time i see it, I get some satisfaction

[@jeffhorton742]

MILWAUKEE That video was awesome! Great to see that boy getting a head start on earning a decent living one day. I hope his Grandad is around to see you doing great work as well.

[@exp2023]

It comes standard in Korean homes. It's rare to see such a large area. It's really cool work.

[@amytaylor1054]

Hello there , how are you doing today?God bless you!!!❤

[@kozmyqmynd]

You are a bad man Ben l thoroughly enjoyed watching you work and l admire your work even more, you absolutely rock!!!. Here l am looking for a video about my mini split ac unit, stumbled across your video and l could not stop watching. It was even more fun watching you teaching your son, which reminded me of my dad I. He he always had me either watching or helping him work and as a result I'm very handy today with DIY projects, saving myself tons of money and feeling very accomplished when I'm finished. Keep up the great work man I'm a huge fan 😃👏👏👏

[@HannahColeman-g7m]

Amazing breakdown! I thought I was going to need a new water heater, but this fix worked perfectly. 🚿

[@JustACookNamedJosh]

As a 1st year HAVC student & apprentice in Canada I have to say that, This right here is Great a refresher. Love your content as it is very helpful, as to others this may be a whole lot of mystic work mumbo jumbo but it is quite simple when you break it down to brass tacks. It truly a pleasure to watch you work and listen to your commentary almost like a podcast/ Yet I find it interesting as some of your Gas and Building Codes are some similar and some are different. Koodos, and you have my subscription for more content

[@lossless4129]

Dude I just can’t express just how much I appreciate your teaching, pace and style

[@MrNamegame]

So I was just watching this because it came up in my feed from the overnight videos I play for noise while sleeping, and noticed you also have a Fit! Love these little nuggets so dang much, lol

[@BenjaminSahlstrom]

The Fit is AWESOME. Mine is a a manual which is super fun.

[@jeffreypound2904]

Loved the content, but Please break it up into 45 minute or so blocks, the information in the "Show More" section was verry helpfull great job on that.

[@ericmartinson8910]

MILWAUKEE; It was truly awesome to watch the craftsmanship and the thorough explanation of your boiler install What was even more impressive was teaching your son to be proud of his work, people have lost pride and workmanship and it’s truly wonderful to see

[@NikeHM69]

I enjoyed the long form video very much! The 6 million ads on the other hand...

[@AlecTurner]

MILWAUKEE ... broski I learned more from your video than working with a HVAC tech for months. Excellent my brother.

[@indeedgrasshopper]

MILWAUKEE Great video. Thanks for making it. Been thinking about adding radiant heat to my downstairs for a long time and this (plus your previous video on the topic) seems to have covered much of what I'll need to know. This is probably the longest KZbin video I've ever watched and I enjoyed it. Can't explore all the nerdy details without taking the time. Thanks again!

[@Shifffyy]

Way to go Ben. It makes me happy to see young people passionate about their trade. I hope you’re always able to find that spark

[@WORM1100]

MILWAUKEE! This video auto played after one I was watching. I watched the whole frigging thing because it was put together in a way that kept my attention and I just had to keep going. Good job. No leaks was the most impressive part. Huge thumbs up for teaching the kid, he'll be the best help you can find by the time he's 15 years old.

[@m1geo]

MILWAUKEE - Keen to do something like this in the UK. Currently sitting in my house with clunky radiators and old gas boiler! 😁 Looking out at the snow! 😁

[@jessemull3018]

MILWAUKEE. WOW good video. From a master craftsman and contractor(retired 30 in field) good job

[@BenjaminSahlstrom]

Thanks 👍

[@bluesteel48]

MILWAUKEE. Great content. Very well presented.

[@AlanLee238]

Thanks for the great video! You are very professional. I learned a lot! 🙏

[@amytaylor1054]

Hello there , how are you doing today?God bless you!!!❤

[@banderson5144]

Been watching your channel for a long time and I love watching these long format videos.

[@branthebuildor9480]

MILWAUKEE. Great video. I really do like these long format videos much more than a summary. Keep it up!

[@tgraham360]

This was a great video! I chose to watch this over something on Netflix even. I put my system in back in 2015 and watching this reminded me of that. I really appreciated your narration and education and also your attention to detail. I also was very deliberate on which direction I was soldering my fittings to make sure the pretty side was out. I've tried to record myself doing projects and it just doesn't go this well so nice work with that as well. Definitely gained a new subscriber here!

[@amytaylor1054]

Hello there , how are you doing today?God bless you!!!❤

[@toServeHim]

Milwaukee! Easy to watch!

[@BenjaminSahlstrom]

Glad you made it through!

[@jaywmeinen]

Thanks to Josh and your young apprentice, Oly! I can’t believe that I watched the whole 2:55 but I found it fascinating. I really appreciate your workmanship and attention to detail.

[@jeff-w]

MILWAUKEE makes alot of crazy tools. Today I learned about a programmable air pump.

[@MannistoCay]

Milwaukee, Ok Ben you sir are a rockstar. We're just about to install an outdoor boiler system to our heating system here at the Cay and I think I may need to go back and redo our local "professionals " work. Excellent info and editing, job well done. Mark from Mannisto Cay.

[@PlumbingRight]

Back on the drums 🤘

[@amytaylor1054]

Hello there , how are you doing today?God bless you!!!❤

[@Plumb-Papa]

Amazing video, love the full in depth walkthrough!

[@nohands3255]

The additional info and long content is great

[@amytaylor1054]

Hello there , how are you doing today?God bless you!!!❤

[@sheppardfun5360]

Love this, good work sir! I am chemical engineer, this content is fuel for my soul. If I win the lottery, I’m flying you out to do my house!!!

[@amytaylor1054]

Hello there , how are you doing today?God bless you!!!❤

[@brandonrogers7942]

i will add though i like how you use simplicity with this because that is definitely the way to go good job man great video

[@dylanwood7810]

Milwaukee, I just started doing industrial hvac, and I'm now more convinced than ever that I want to be a boiler guy

[@dylanwood7810]

Also, personally I wouldn't have put the T on the exhaust, since the exhaust is going down, some of that exhaust is going into the intake, which can dirty up the flame sensor, and cause ignition faults, that condensed gas is acidic.

[@tim8215]

MILWAUKEE tools are great, love that pex crimper you have. We're building a house and Im going todo the radiant system, thanks so much for the detailed video!

[@amytaylor1054]

Hello there , how are you doing today?God bless you!!!❤

[@bobbijesus8435]

Milwaukee. I Appreciate your time and knowledge. This is motivation for many of us!!

[@trevorreece6999]

My Bronco was down, the wife was at work and I was borrowing my moms tt convertible in the middle of winter. I loaded the carseat and went to menards to rebuild the failed cast-iron sink combo water closet drain. Thank god I did not need a long stick.

[@codyhodkinson8338]

This guy is top notch love his videos! I’ve learned so much idk how he knows it all! Good work sir!

[@amytaylor1054]

Hello there , how are you doing today?God bless you!!!❤

[@M-Dash]

I love how precise and 'tidy' you choose to work... anything otherwise would have driven me crazy! 😄 Life is in the details! Awesome job! Thank you for sharing with us! 😉

[@DavidMcCurley]

Dang. Thanks for the warning up front. I'll save this for later. Looks really interesting but need sleep first.

[@seancorcoran5172]

Great video Ben! I must remember that "Safety Squint" technique you demonstrated myself 😉

[@mnbeardie]

MILWAUKEE! When I saw the Menard's run, I had to figure out where you are. Good to see a fellow MN tradesman on here. Thanks for a quality walkthrough.

[@ComingUpNextTime]

The tip I got out of her, the manifold for the pressure test and removing it with the zip disc to reuse later. I hate building those. Thanks!!

[@SHarris64]

Love the long format videos. Great information. Most comprehensive video I’ve seen on a hydronic system. Thanks!! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@codyhamilton7822]

Milwaukee I love the long videos because it's awesome!!!😁😂🤣

[@laurakogen7215]

Amazing video. Thanks so much for posting this content. So useful to be able to see everything from start to finish with all the detail and the list of tools and products.

[@wpherigo1]

MILWAUKEE - pretty awesome video!

[@MGPackers]

Can't wait brother! I would not know where to start.

[@redcraneofficial369]

MILWAUKEE grate video man I can’t to start my new trade doing this type of work

[@amytaylor1054]

Hello there , how are you doing today?God bless you!!❤

[@czanel4899]

I do not care what your wife/neighbours say but you are good!

[@AlecTurner]

BENJAMIN you are an excellent teacher my friend. long-form video for the WIN!

[@Beniamin6665]

I always love trolling want to be plumbers on KZbin but.. Your work is next level my man. I personally like to put automatic air bleeder valves every segment to allow for smooth operation…

[@georgekolos5255]

Spirovent

[@stephanm5493]

Lots and lots of information. Thank you,, you’ve given me the proper confidence in installing my boiler. Cheers 👍

[@BenjaminSahlstrom]

Fantastic!!!

[@Greenpointins]

Amazing work attention to detail you’re clearly an an expert and artist!

[@Adi-kf6bq]

Regarding the pro press and push to connect fittings i have to say that both are plenty good enough. When first starting to renovate our house we soldered every connection. It is a slow work but it is certainly the strongest connection. The draw back is connecting in to existing pipes since wet pipes are really annoying to solder. When we swapped to pvc covered aluminum pipes out of convenience to go up to under the roof (we made a living space up there and just didn't want to bother with all the bends) we had to use push to connect fittings. Not a single one has leaked so far (around 5 years) and as long as you debur the pipes befor pushing them in to the fitting they won't leak. In commercial settings (plumbers etc) pro press is pretty much exclusively used here in germany now. It's just cheaper for the custumer since it's way quicker. At first i was skeptic about these methods but after using them and seeing them perform just as good i don't see a reason outside of special occasions to keep using solder joints

[@wernerberry7800]

Super great video, buddy! Thanks so much for sharing! 👍👌

[@amytaylor1054]

Hello there , how are you doing today?God bless you!!!❤

[@ronpossick]

Great video almost 3 hrs

[@amytaylor1054]

Hello there , how are you doing today?God bless you!!❤

[@leatherelectric]

Highest appreciation for this video's content depth and pure passion. Loved it My previous home in Ohio had a Lockinvar 199 BTU NG boiler that fed baseboards and basement radiators. Couldn't have loved it more for the 5 years I had it. $100 gas bills for the boiler and ancient hot water heater. Current house is forced air and I desperately want to retrofit with a Boiler and in floor heat where possible. How has the Boiler brand you went with been treating you? Basic hot water functionality working out well? Maintenance is minimal we hope? Cost to operate is normal? If I do this retrofit I don't have a problem spending $5,000 on a Lockinvar, but it seems that there are a ton of $3,000 brands that'll due nicely. What a wonderful video you built here.

[@BenjaminSahlstrom]

I'm glad you got value from the video! Units have been working flawlessly. I did get one callback that the hot water wasn't working, but they had just accidentally turned it off. The push of a button brought it back to life. I really like Rinnai, and I definitely would go with them again.

[@Tyler-xd7hh]

Great video! It would be cool to interview the client and see how they like it.

[@BenjaminSahlstrom]

Maybe I should!

[@bwlyon]

Wow, now that’s an installation!

[@amytaylor1054]

Hello there , how are you doing today?God bless you!!!❤

[@990cse990]

I use a step bit to deburr. Funny thing about copper pipe. My dad built our house about 1953 all copper. About the mid 80s we started getting leaks. Turns out made in USA was rolled into the pipe, but the I in made in USA was to deep and the turbidity wore it off from the inside. Battery pex crimpers are worth their weight in gold.

[@BenjaminSahlstrom]

That's wild about the leaks! What a bummer!

[@Clones2011]

Never thought of hanging the expansion tank right off the air scoop, pretty cool

[@tonyshipman257]

MILWAUKEE + 55 more minutes.. LOL Thanks for taking the time to record and sharing all this info. I'm looking to heat a barn floor on a new build and that is why I watched this video. I was wondering if there is any way that one can pour the concrete, with radiant floor heating, in stages or sections; as one can afford to buy the insulation, tubing, and concrete. I've bookmarked this so I can refer back to it again. Thanks again. Tony

[@amytaylor1054]

Hello there , how are you doing today?God bless you!!!❤

[@HVAC_Tips_Tricks_Calcs]

I'm 2+ hours in. I think you did a great job! But here's some comments: -25-30 btu/sqft is way too high for radiant in new construction, unless underneath the slab or the edges aren't properly insulated. Proper Manual J and smaller boilers would've been more efficient, and twinning them isn't that much more expensive, but provides much more comfort. And you double the turn down so you can really dial in the outdoor reset curve. They way you have it, if one boiler goes down, and it's the one with domestic hot water, then you only get half the heat, and no domestic how water. Boilers should've been twinned, and set up for rotation and lead/lag. -Why glycol? Maybe for the garage, a flat plate heat exchanger to isolate that manifold loop and glycol there only. -Regarding the 3rd manifold, if the manufacturer allowed it, you could've installed it upside down so you didn't have to bring all the pex down then back up with the big loops.

[@georgekolos5255]

On the other hand way better to over than undersize fully modulating boilers/ water heaters!

[@HVAC_Tips_Tricks_Calcs]

@@georgekolos5255 Its never good to oversize.

[@jeff-w]

37:00 I have that exact furnace you mentioned and I had to replace the secondary condenser a few years ago. The unit was about 15yrs old when it failed. It breathes external air. The guy who sold me the parts was surprised it had lasted that long.

[@kpulay]

Thanks! I appreciate the pride you take in your work!

[@BenjaminSahlstrom]

Thanks for the tip!

[@Nihilumbra]

Титаническая работа 👍, отличная подача материала, техническая и качественная речь. Спасибо Бенджамин 😉 крутой формат 😎🇷🇺

[@johnjohnson-zp8gz]

nice job great info I believe I could watch again and then go install

[@amytaylor1054]

Hello there , how are you doing today?God bless you!!!❤

[@simonabboud5987]

Great video, you are enthusiastic about your work , suggestion a drawing of all the system so we can follow

[@JasonBiro-u4k]

Channel locks all day.

[@chrislarson3123]

What a awesome video! Absolutely great attention to detail, GREAT JOB!

[@GoodJob-d4k]

Usually the required dielectric union between stanless fitting and water heater. But looks good 👍

[@a-damgrubeer8527]

Kick rocks dummy

[@melissalaird2006]

MILWAUKEE! Loving all the detail. Finally someone took the time to show me the correct way to solder pipes!

[@SpicyLlama_]

I'm a mechanic by trade, but this was a great video to watch. You're like the Rob Dahm of HVAC.

[@michaelmiller1109]

I don't mind all the details but you should release the chapters as episodes.

[@BenjaminSahlstrom]

We're planning to do that in the fall. Could do it sooner but might be more useful at the beginning of the heating season.

[@roqueherrera8471]

Burn watching this video makes me want to do radiant heat for life…. MUNCHAS GRACIAS 🙏

[@morgangrisby8107]

I did a similar thing for running electricity when I was 15. My garage only had 1 3-gang outlet box, and one for the door opener. I had some wire, so I went in the attic , ran my wire, then poked it through the ceiling and got an extension cord repair end (bit more safe then your thingy) and just used it as an outlet.

[@tommywiseguy]

MILWAUKEE. great vid.

[@roadrunner911]

Hats off to those back and knees!

[@varneysr]

MILWAUKEE, great video Ben. Beautiful work!

[@BenjaminSahlstrom]

Awesome! Thank you!