HYDRONIC HEATING:kickbase heater adding in bathroom for more heat

[@nickhearmon5248]

Steve does a great job in all his videos with practical no BS explanations of hydronic heating basics . Every installation is different and Steve gets you through the baby steps with ease . Now if you want to put in a 20 zone system with a nest thermostat in every room you are all set . Thanks Steve

[@baja1980s]

Out standing job steve. I would like to request from u a video showing us how to properly drain and purge air from a hot water boiler that has circulators. Thanks buddy

[@BlisterHiker]

I would've definitely done most of the assembly you show between 6:43 - 10:20 in advance, then measured where the holes should be, drilled them and installed the unit. Much easier, more convenient and less risk of burning something that shouldn't be burned.

[@kevinzhang9384]

Best video about kickspace heater - all others were just annoying ads.

[@woodbine66]

Those monoflo tees are a great invention, but we call them injector tees in The UK and use them for a slightly different purpose. They are usually used on the boiler return close to the boiler, where a pumped heating return and gravity/non-pumped hot water return come together in the tee to go into the boiler's return on a single tapping. The pumped heating return helps to suck the gravity hot water return into the tee and on into the boiler's return. This is an old fashioned system, as most heating and hw primaries are now fully pumped.Keep up the good work Steve. Your vids are top class. Not just 'next level' - BUT RIGHT AT THE TOP!!!! Good work man! Ian (UK)

[@stevenlavimoniere]

+woodbine66 i know things are done differently here in the usa then the uk intresting to see the differences i know the plumbing is different for sure lol

[@KeithGriffith-f5h]

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[@awbooth]

Great video!!! Your dog is awesome! I’m in the process of installing a K42 hydronic toe kick space heater under our kitchen cabinet. I’m having a hard time determining which lines are supply and return in my basement. I’m able to follow the supply coming off my IBC Combi Boiler but that disappears in the walls (split level home). Meaning I’m able to determine some lines that go into a Brass Y to a 1 1/4 return back to the boiler but the spaghetti lines in the basement ceiling is a bit confusing. I want to make sure to feed the toe kick heater with the correct supply and return. Appreciate any help you can give. Already picked up on using the scoop T’s which I purchased from the website you recommended.Thx again for the great videos!

[@user-yx7ox3kl6x]

How do you change a thermostat, if you are soldiering it in , ??

[@xiaoglieng3746]

Kickspace units are a great idea- they get plugged up by pet hair pretty quick but easy to vacuum out. Nice job- fast and neat. Mebbe a couple of unions to help out the next guy if there are none at the front.

[@stevenlavimoniere]

xiao glieng i am not a big fan of unions they leak . its not a big deal to unsweet the solder joint to remove the heater in the future if needed there was no room for baseboard heating .thats why i installed this kick base heater.

[@daveb9370]

I always pipe baseboards in series. My understanding is they need 100% flow. Monotees would only be used in a parallel loop on cast iron radiators. Can you please explain why you would use them in a copper baseboard system? I would think they would put air in a baseboard, and since baseboards dont have bleeders because they are purged at the return (like you showed), they wouldn't get as hot because of trapped air from the monotees. Nice install.

[@stevenlavimoniere]

Dave Bogusky no you need the monoflow tees for this kickbaseheater to send the water up to it.of the 3/4 loop .tees can not be to close together or to close to a 90 or they will not work right

[@daveb9370]

steven lavimoniere Thanks. I wanted to find out about the monotees for that heater install. I've been watching your videos. Very informative. I like your 34 Ford PU-badass!

[@pcno2832]

+Dave Bogusky Don't you need monoflow tees (or one big plenum) to put a valve (static or thermostatic) on each radiator? I'd miss being able to shut them off individually.

[@codyhraban44]

I've watched a lot of your videos and am wondering if you know if they make a thermostatic valve for a non steam hot water radiator? The old cast iron radiators to be specific. I have searched and searched and every thermostatic valve I find is for steam. Thanks.

[@suemccnn]

Can you use a tankless water system to a toe kick unit?

[@tomclose6643]

hi have the same exact heater when it starts up and turns off my tv that has antenna hooked up to it flickers very annoying any ideas about that issue??

[@hexhex7220]

Thanks for the video. Feel good about installation now.

[@goteburgigram]

Is there enough flow for air intake? Stuffed under that tiny spot I wonder if that's enough.

[@viverenegliusa8518]

Does it need electrical wiring?

[@vasquca1]

Could something like this be connected to the water heater system?

[@Gixxr11]

If I use the monoflow tees then doesn't that ruin the loop ? It can't just be looped in ?

[@stevenlavimoniere]

Silva Jr i told you how to pipe it in the last responce . if you do not believe me ,,,do it your way it will not work..

[@paulschofield1531]

DO THEY CALL THOSE TEES VENTURI FITTINGS?

[@yensabi]

Nice job Steve , the only problem i find with those kickbace heaters is that the fan tends to get noisy after a while especially if not cleaned out on a regular basis....

[@stevenlavimoniere]

yensabi well there is no other place to install baseboard so this will have to do.

[@FamilyChannelfun32]

I put one in. Been a plumber for years and I keep purging the air out. It kicks on then it kicks off. I'm starting to wonder if one of the Ts is not a moniflow. One I can see thr writing thr other I cant see thr righting for direction. I did not do the piping. I was thinking about putting a shutoff on the middle of the Ts and see if that works and make sure both Ts are moniflow.

[@guydawson5519]

Thank You for the video's. I have a question. Installing a kick heater with 1/2'' feeds. My supply line is also 1/2''. I can only find 3/4x1/2 mono flow tee's. Can I neck the 3/4'' mono flow down to 1/2 and expect it to still work properly ? Or just install the heater inline without the tee's ? It's an old house 1 zone cast iron radiators. Thanks for any advise.

[@fielding68]

Great tutorial. Thank you for your time and effort.

[@stevenlavimoniere]

David Croft thanks for watching

[@arniegrote319]

Nice Job, Enjoyed watching.

[@stevenlavimoniere]

Arnie Grote thanks for watching

[@kenney5454]

Another fine job Steve, Looks like it grew there. Good shot showing them venturi T fittings. All them zone valves :-P not the best way to get it done but it saves a few bucks

[@stevenlavimoniere]

i see a lot of zone valves .i agree i rather have all cerculators for each zone

[@JimshdriderHorse]

I would have used a pro press I do not like fires an hour after I am done

[@albertwilcox4995]

Great video, nice of you to show to special tees and how to install them.

[@stevenlavimoniere]

Albert Wilcox thanks for the comment

[@PlausableApple4]

Good news Steve. Just yesterday I began soldering with 3/8" copper tubbing.

[@stevenlavimoniere]

thats good just remember not to over heat the copper.

[@PlausableApple4]

steven lavimoniere I have already done that a few times. I'm not yet used to the amount of heat an air-acetylene torch generates. I'll send you a photo of what I have done so far when I head back to class on Monday. It takes practice to develop a key HVAC/Plumbing skill.

[@dansweeney10]

are there clearances needed between the drywall with those kick plate heaters?

[@stevenlavimoniere]

dansweeney10 yes you need air space for heater to move air across the coil it pull in from around the front plate and blows out the middle of heater .as you can see under the cabenit is a big box the heater is put in

[@bigpardner]

That one circulator is enough for all those zones? But since it looks like the boiler is not down in a basement, maybe it doesn't have so far and high to pump.

[@metx9915]

I had a h v 2 inch system 1 zone and the b and g went down , it was a late call and cold day 4 story. I temporarily put in a 007 and it worked. I know it won’t work permanently. But got through the night pick up a pump when supply store opened.

[@bigmiked52]

Steve that connects to a hot water system or can you just connected to a hot water heater?

[@stevenlavimoniere]

michael white hydronic heating system

[@relax27th]

Is there suppose to be an air vent on the return line according to the manual?

[@stevenlavimoniere]

carlos stennett there is a air vent on the unit in the front plate you get to it from the front kick plate ,there is a rubber gromit you remove to axcess the vent

[@Gixxr11]

Hey I have a 1 zone loop system for my house. Can I install the kickspace heater in the same loop? Will water always flow through the heater even if the fans off ?

[@stevenlavimoniere]

Silva Jr yes you can water will flow through what the zone calls for heat .there is a temp censer on pipe, when it gets hot will turn on fan you have to use monoflow tees on the loop to push water into kick base heater

[@dennisdietrich1318]

Nice job! Need some help for my install. We are installing new kitchen cabinets. Installing one kickbase in kitchen on a single zone that is at the beginning for entire first floor. Removing 4' baseboard and replacing with Beacon Morris K84. It is the beginning of zone for first floor. Should I take out baseboard and put 3/4" in place. Then tee off that with the 3/4" to 1/2 " mono flo tee's ? Do you recommend the flex hose install kit? Thanks for any help.

[@stevenlavimoniere]

Dennis Dietrich yes on the monoflow tees make sure you put them in right ,one way is supply and other way is return .i would not use the hose kit i had them leak before .pipe it of with 1/2 copper ..on the monoflow tees you need 12" before and fitting or elbow

[@ChristopherFarley-w3o]

U can’t purge a monoflo loop at the boiler… Shouldve put a shutoff and boiler drain on the return side before it reaches the mono tee or put a heel tee on the return on the unit with key air valve 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@TheNorthsquad]

HI Steve, thanks for the great videos, quick question about kickbase heaters. My system is 3/4' copper if I added one of these in my bathroom with a 1/2" into the loop doesn't that cut down the flow for the entire loop, reducing heating capacity?

[@jaysonares2557]

instaBlaster...

[@Max-kk5kj]

Hey Steve, I saw you use a drill and a sawzall to cut out that toe kick, Get yourself a fein tool or equivalent . Less tools to carry from the truck, you know what I mean?

[@southernnutcase]

Gotta say your braver than i would have been. Given the tight space i likely would have gone with compression fittings rather than torching them in as i have set fire to a ceiling before doing commercial HVAC. And you always gotta love the old TurboTorch howl

[@lancerudy9934]

Should use a spade bit!

[@RobHVAC]

Nice job Steve.

[@stevenlavimoniere]

thanks rob for commenting& watching

[@nicholasceea4109]

Another fine job!

[@stevenlavimoniere]

Nicholas CeeA thanks for watching

[@richardpizzuco8285]

Why drain all of the zones, you can just leave all of the zones charged just shut the zone fill valves and zone control valves, and only drain the zone feeding the kick heater

[@dieselhater]

no coin vent on the kick space? You dont seem to get to many easy jobs lol

[@stevenlavimoniere]

there is a coin vent on front plate ,covered with a rubber plug, i don;t need it because i have a purge station on that zone ,but its there if someone wants to fiddle with it .i do get easy jobs they don't make good videos . i usally do like 6 jobs a days ..

[@hvac01453]

These are 1/2” not sure if they come in 3/4”, anyway, how would this be piped in on a series loop?

[@northbear9999]

your my teacher thanks

[@atiquemian7825]

Steve could you talk and explain while filming. Thank you

[@winkhvac62]

Thanks for all your videos steven

[@stevenlavimoniere]

thanks for watching & commenting wink

[@jb-fh2og]

That was hard too watch

[@lancerudy9934]

Get a shop vac and clean the floor

[@GabrielBiff]

You wasted a lot of water.