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Posted by Power's Mechanical on January 10, 2007, 5:19 pm
Bubba wrote:
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> On Tue, 09 Jan 2007 11:47:50 -0500, .p.jm@see_my_sig_for_address.com
> wrote:
> >On 9 Jan 2007 06:57:32 -0800, thodgkin@earthlink.net wrote:
> >>Thank you guys -- esp Bubba and Steve Scott. One more question: how
> >>much should such a modification/system cost? My furnace tech says
> >>$1600 for the whole thing installed. Is this reasonable -- or is he
> >>working off his boat payments?
> >>I'm in NW Connecticut.
> > Ummm..... Are we talking about a standard 'reverse reset'
> >controller here ??? The kind I used to carry a couple on my truck
> >along with other standard boiler controls, pumps, etc, very common in
> >commercial units ? Johnson / Penn if I recall ? Little grey box, two
> >probes ( one for boiler temp, the other longer one to run outside and
> >sense outside temperature, so as it gets colder outside, the boiler
> >set point is raised ? That's all it does ?
> >I don't find it right now online, but it's sure cheaper than the below
> >Here are some fancy digital ones for $ 280 and $ 365, suitable for a
> >home system.
>
>http://www.radiantsite.com/category.php/boiler-and-domestic-hot-water-controls/?category=141
> >So, does that $ 1,600 include a new boiler or what ?
> $1,600..................for a boiler.........hehehe
> Ive installed 75 gal gas water heaters that cost that much.
> Bubba
Like Steve Scott said its been a decade since pj last strapped on a
tool pouch. The guy is seriously out of touch but thats what happens
when you sit on your ass all day diddling cats.
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Posted by Steve Scott on January 9, 2007, 6:02 pm
There are many different outdoor reset controls, both in brand and
function. There are some we would install for less and others we
would charge more for.
The problem with asking if the price for something like this is
reasonable is there are just too many variables. Not the least of
which is the guy needs to cover his overhead, make a profit and pay
for the parts and labor.
On 9 Jan 2007 06:57:32 -0800, thodgkin@earthlink.net wrote:
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>Thank you guys -- esp Bubba and Steve Scott. One more question: how
>much should such a modification/system cost? My furnace tech says
>$1600 for the whole thing installed. Is this reasonable -- or is he
>working off his boat payments?
>I'm in NW Connecticut.
--
My inferiority complexes aren't as
good as yours.
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Posted by Bubba on January 8, 2007, 8:32 pm
On 8 Jan 2007 15:19:41 -0800, thodgkin@earthlink.net wrote:
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>I'm new to this world. My furnace technician suggested I think about
>an energy management system for my domestic oil-fired boiler. He says
>it works by sensing the outside temperature and then adjusting the
>boiler temp required to heat the house.. eg. if it's -10* out then the
>boiler goes ahead and makes 200* water for the radiators. If it's only
>40* out, then the boiler only heats the water to, say, 160*.
>Theoretically, less oil use. Does anyone know this kind of system?
>Does it work to reduce fuel use?
>System is oil-fired hot-water radiator system in a 3,000 sq. foot house.
http://www.tekmarcontrols.com/prod/256.shtml
The above is digital, simple and rather inexpensive.
No matter what you use, dont think the utility company will be paying
you or your oil consumption will be cut in half. Energy is expensive.
This is merely a means to help control it.
Bubba
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> wrote:
> >On 9 Jan 2007 06:57:32 -0800, thodgkin@earthlink.net wrote:
> >>Thank you guys -- esp Bubba and Steve Scott. One more question: how
> >>much should such a modification/system cost? My furnace tech says
> >>$1600 for the whole thing installed. Is this reasonable -- or is he
> >>working off his boat payments?
> >>I'm in NW Connecticut.
> > Ummm..... Are we talking about a standard 'reverse reset'
> >controller here ??? The kind I used to carry a couple on my truck
> >along with other standard boiler controls, pumps, etc, very common in
> >commercial units ? Johnson / Penn if I recall ? Little grey box, two
> >probes ( one for boiler temp, the other longer one to run outside and
> >sense outside temperature, so as it gets colder outside, the boiler
> >set point is raised ? That's all it does ?
> >I don't find it right now online, but it's sure cheaper than the below
> >Here are some fancy digital ones for $ 280 and $ 365, suitable for a
> >home system.
>
>http://www.radiantsite.com/category.php/boiler-and-domestic-hot-water-controls/?category=141
> >So, does that $ 1,600 include a new boiler or what ?
> $1,600..................for a boiler.........hehehe
> Ive installed 75 gal gas water heaters that cost that much.
> Bubba