In this video I will be installing the radiant floor heat system for the mini barndominium. #RadiantFloorHeat #RadianHeat #Barndominium #KevinRobinson
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@terrystevens1017 Жыл бұрын
From what I have read your pump needs moved so the shaft is horizontal. Nice video.
@micmike6 ай бұрын
yea, looking forward to the next video
@Robinson-Homestead6 ай бұрын
Thanks update vidoe coming soon.
@NotTelling515 ай бұрын
@KevinRobinson6688 looking for that video. I'm getting ready to build a small Bardo for my daughter. I'd like to duplicate if it works good.
@larryginder24482 жыл бұрын
Had radiant heat in West Germany like this system in 1985. Fantastic in the winter! Very simple
@Robinson-Homestead2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment
@Edwin9609 Жыл бұрын
Great Job. Regarding the tankless and tank comparison, the wires are larger due to the initial amp draw which doesnt remain consistent while in use and are only used when the system is in use. On the other hand, the tank system is ALWAYS drawing power from your service to maintain the water in the tank at that temperature. I recommend utilizing usage meter to determine which service would prove optimal and efficient as not all applications are the same.
@Robinson-Homestead Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info.
@craiglawrey7518 Жыл бұрын
This is great. I’m glad people are making simple systems. Thank you
@levyrogers69792 жыл бұрын
Well done with the video my friend. I agree with you on the fact that these systems are made way to complicated, for what is really needed. As my father would always say, keep it as simple as possible when putting different systems together. If you want headaches with a system later on then complicate its setup. And as years have come and gone, time has proved him right. So again well done. Stay safe and we'll my man. And my God continue to bless you and your.
@warrenwalker81704 ай бұрын
God didn't have anything to do with it
@Hatch612 жыл бұрын
Looks great Kevin, that should definitely do the job. You all will be moving in before you know it. Thanks for sharing your progress, be well my friend.
@Robinson-Homestead2 жыл бұрын
We're going to call for our last inspection Monday.
@markholmes13462 жыл бұрын
Looks really neat, and professional! Nice job Kevin 👏
@Robinson-Homestead2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mark
@brnkslrng Жыл бұрын
Put rubber pads under your mounting plates to soften the sound of your pump
@Robinson-Homestead Жыл бұрын
I did put rubber plates because i thought it might be kind of noisy.
@terryrobinson14162 жыл бұрын
It looks like you have soldered a few times before... great job.round about 3 wraps for Teflon tape. And I never overtighten at first. It's always better to tighten a little after you find a leak. Instead of when it's overtight you can't tighten it anymore. Inspectors want to see twice the working pressure. So if your house pressure is 50 lbs. You use 100 lbs for a test. The tyco pump you can oversize the split rings and add some rubber between the split ring and pipe. Should help with isolating vibration.
@Robinson-Homestead2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Terry.
@mattbroughton14602 жыл бұрын
I would add a filter, just to keep any build up from traveling through the system. If there are any minerals in yhe system as it heats up it can cause build up internally. A small filter for sediment is good to have.
@Robinson-Homestead2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Matt.
@markmasi5219 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video!
@joebacarella28292 жыл бұрын
Well you know Keven they want to complicate these systems, because all of these special valves and fittings are very expensive, they make a fortune on this stuff. I love the shark bites, but they sure are not cheap, it seems you have everything covered, and the one way valve should be just fine so chemicals could not back up into fresh water, it should work great, nice job.
@Rivstr Жыл бұрын
I would like to see one of these in floor heatings done by someone that knows what they are doing. There are some mayor errors here that will cancel your home insurance and cost allot of money to operate.
@Southofheven Жыл бұрын
Can you explain the mistakes?
@bpdp379 Жыл бұрын
@@Southofheven pump is on wrong side of pressure tank Pressure tank is at wrong PSI Running the system at wrong PSI Mixing valve defeated whole purpose of using a tanked water heater
@johnpeters9903 Жыл бұрын
Pump motor can not be installed hanging down
@cr7droneshow694 Жыл бұрын
Good job sr perfect
@Robinson-Homestead Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment update video coming soon.
@cr7droneshow694 Жыл бұрын
@@Robinson-Homestead Did you update this system?
@Robinson-Homestead Жыл бұрын
Couple things I chanded to make it work better. It's working great.
@cr7droneshow694 Жыл бұрын
@@Robinson-Homestead very good, your old work was already very good could you send me some pictures of your system update! I'm setting one up in my house, I'm using a tanklless one.
@Robinson-Homestead Жыл бұрын
@@cr7droneshow694 email me kdr6688@gmail.com
@gyminit52 жыл бұрын
Looks just like a system I put in my house and garage, mine is a little bit more simple, I'm no plumber but I'm pretty sure your gonna want to put a pressure reducer on your cold water infeed pipe
@Robinson-Homestead2 жыл бұрын
Shaun, thanks for the info i will check into that.
@arnoldromppai5395 Жыл бұрын
For a pump control you dont need a costly pump control. I have alway just used cheap eletric base board single pole thermostat
@Robinson-Homestead Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info.
@johnwoody49052 жыл бұрын
it's going to really cost you a lot to heat with a hot water heater. i don't even heat my hot water with a hot water heater much cheaper to heat it with the wood boiler. good luck and keep elements on you will need them. take care, be safe and well.
@jk685 Жыл бұрын
Kevin, like the simple system, can you let me know how much electricity you use per winter months??
@Robinson-Homestead Жыл бұрын
You are lucky I have video coming out on Wednesday 8:00 am update and review video on the system.
@PeterLee-zn3jl5 ай бұрын
Also...pressure reducer on incoming COLD SUPPLY...
@Robinson-Homestead5 ай бұрын
Thanks.
@123gonow Жыл бұрын
Hi was wondering if your inspector made you put in a vacuum breaker where your one way check valve is. I believe that’s code now to protect domestic water. It is in the industrial side of plumbing not sure about residential.
@Robinson-Homestead Жыл бұрын
Yep i have one
@davescorneroftheworld11472 жыл бұрын
On your Teflon tape, do not put more than two wraps on small fitting. If you put more the tape will BUNCH up and not EVEN go between the threads. If you have, say, a 2 1/2" steel pipe put three wraps because the threads are much taller and you want the tape go down into the threads.
@Goldenasteroid82 жыл бұрын
I would have tested to 50 psi (most municipal water sources). And I would have put the pump as low as possible.
@edwarddown4482 жыл бұрын
looks a good set up to me im thinking how a indirect cylinder would work to give hot water did you look into that. and running costs
@kennethalmond89222 жыл бұрын
Do you know if it's true that floor/radiant heat does not work well if you put carpet on the floor? - e.g. the carpet acts like insulation blocking the heat.
@johnwoody49052 жыл бұрын
i think it's best not to cover it with any thing to get the most out of it and the lowest heating cost. take care, be safe and well.
@autohelp6504 Жыл бұрын
pump and Expansion tank should be on the cold side.
@autohelp6504 Жыл бұрын
looks really good though.
@Robinson-Homestead Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info, we are getting ready to try it out since it has been getting cold outside so i will do a video and let everyone know how it is working.
@Robinson-Homestead Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@bpdp379 Жыл бұрын
That’s true for a steam boiler system but not a low temp radiant system. Modern pumps have zero issues with water heated to 180 so it’ll be no problem with what he’s got going here. However the pump and pressure tank are in wrong order. The circulator is pumping into the tank which is wrong. Research “pumping away” for details on why.
@autohelp6504 Жыл бұрын
@@bpdp379 I did not say that it would not work. I was just saying that a pump will last much longer on the cold side.
@rufustoad1 Жыл бұрын
So after a bit of time what are your thoughts on the mixing valve?? Did you find it worth the install??
@Robinson-Homestead Жыл бұрын
The mixing did not work out for me not worth it.
@rufustoad1 Жыл бұрын
@@Robinson-Homestead Thanks for the reply. Theory sounded good
@NotTelling515 ай бұрын
Are the 4 zones all the same length? Thanks
@Robinson-Homestead5 ай бұрын
Yes.
@NotTelling515 ай бұрын
@KevinRobinson6688, you're still a fan?
@Robinson-Homestead4 ай бұрын
Yes, absolutely this is the second winter we used it with no issues , i would recommend it to someone building a new house.
@NotTelling514 ай бұрын
Getting ready to start the build... hope I can figure out how to put it together. Ha@KevinRobinson6688
@greenis3006 Жыл бұрын
Why does the pump go on the hot side loop and not before the split?
@MsToshinori Жыл бұрын
Thank you? What kind of heat source is there?
@Robinson-Homestead Жыл бұрын
Just electric hot water tank
@johntsao4382 Жыл бұрын
is water pump should installed vertical?
@Robinson-Homestead Жыл бұрын
I did research on it and it says to install it horizontal and it seems to be working fine. thanks for watching.
@pushinit737710 ай бұрын
What size pump did you use for this system?
@Robinson-Homestead10 ай бұрын
Taco 1/25 hp
@pushinit737710 ай бұрын
And what about the expansion tank size? Also what temp do you keep the hot water tank. Thanks for answering my questions btw
@thunder851210 ай бұрын
Where are you pulling the 24 volts for the thermostat?
@Robinson-Homestead10 ай бұрын
From the switch relay.
@thunder851210 ай бұрын
@@Robinson-Homestead may I ask witch relay you used?
@Robinson-Homestead10 ай бұрын
Taco sr501 1 Zone
@thunder851210 ай бұрын
@@Robinson-Homestead would it be to much to ask to see how you wired the thermostat? The jumpers?
@PeterLee-zn3jl5 ай бұрын
Your T/P - BLOW OFF SHOULD BE OPERSTING AT YOUR SYDTEMS DESIGNED TEMP/PRESSURE...NOT TYPICAL HOUSEHOLD USAGE..CHANGE IT FOR MATCHED SET...OK..?
@Robinson-Homestead5 ай бұрын
Thanks
@BennyBetsDFS Жыл бұрын
How did the mixing valve work for ya?
@Robinson-Homestead Жыл бұрын
Not good took it out.
@BennyBetsDFS Жыл бұрын
@@Robinson-Homestead Sure would be nice to have one eh.. Any way to make it work? Do you just run your boiler at a lower temp then?
@mattjarchow4965 Жыл бұрын
Put is install, incorrectly. Motor should never be facing down or, in the up position. Air can and will get trapped in the pump housing, and it will fail.
@Robinson-Homestead Жыл бұрын
No issues so far this thing works great below 0* outside 72* inside I think that it works great thank you for the comment. I'm sure if it stops working I do a video to show everyone I messed up.
@johnpeters9903 Жыл бұрын
Another non plumber showing a wrong way to install infloor heat. 49 yrs in the trade. Circ pump is the main mistake. All you had to do was read the instructions, Too much to ask??