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Xringer · 02-25-11, 12:02 PM

The oil doesn't sound too hard to find. Just getting the amount right..

I'm surprised at how well my hydronic radiators work at lower water temps.
If the water is above the room air temperature, there is some heating going on.
If it's 100f or higher, it works pretty well to supplement other heat sources.

Interesting plot. Still getting a COP of 2 at 10F.. I've noticed the power use
can get up to around 700-900w when it's 10-12 F outdoors.
Compared to right now, it's 35F (and raining) and we are using 600w (ave).

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Firstly, I need to find and repair that leak.. Which I think is under the sensor tube.
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...r/NCL/r027.jpg
It's in a tight spot..
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...eakysilver.jpg

This is a job that's going to have to wait for warmer weather.

02-25-11, 12:02 PM	#589
Xringer Lex Parsimoniae Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Woburn, MA Posts: 4,918 Thanks: 114 Thanked 250 Times in 230 Posts	The oil doesn't sound too hard to find. Just getting the amount right.. I'm surprised at how well my hydronic radiators work at lower water temps. If the water is above the room air temperature, there is some heating going on. If it's 100f or higher, it works pretty well to supplement other heat sources. Interesting plot. Still getting a COP of 2 at 10F.. I've noticed the power use can get up to around 700-900w when it's 10-12 F outdoors. Compared to right now, it's 35F (and raining) and we are using 600w (ave). ~~~ Firstly, I need to find and repair that leak.. Which I think is under the sensor tube. http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...r/NCL/r027.jpg It's in a tight spot.. http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...eakysilver.jpg This is a job that's going to have to wait for warmer weather. Last edited by Xringer; 02-25-11 at 05:08 PM..