HYDRONIC HEAT SYSTEM STORAGE TANK

SPECIFICATIONS:

DIMENSIONS: 4 FT X 4 FT X 8 FT

WEIGHT (EMPTY): 1700 LB

WEIGHT (FULL): 9700 LB

CAPATICY: 957 GALLONS

HEAT STORAGE: 480,000 BTU (APPROX.)

WATER TEMPERATURE

RANGE: 120ºF – 180ºF

CONSTRUCTION: 1/4 “ A-36 CARBON STEEL PLATE, WITH 3/8” STIFFENERS, SEAL WELDED CONSTRUCTION

PRIMARY COIL

(LOADING COIL): 105 FT OF ¾” TYPE K COPPER TUBING WITH (2) ¾” N.P.T. STAINLESS STEEL CONNECTIONS

SECONDARY COIL

(REMOVAL COIL): 90 FT OF ¾” TYPE K COPPER TUBING (2) ¾” N.P.T. STAINLESS STEEL CONNECTIONS

INSTRUMENTATION: (2) HONEYWELL GT162 2 ½” THERMOMETER 32ºF – 250ºF RANGE

INSULATION: 4” THICK – 3 LB/FT³ DENSITY FIBERGLASS WITH WHITE CRAFT ASJ FACING (ASJ - ALL SERVICE JACKET)

CONSTRUCTION DETAILS:

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(Front) (Isometric) (Right End) (Coil Top) (Coil Detail) (Coil Detail) (Isolating Support) (Tank Support – For Overhead Mounting)

INSULATION DETAILS:

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(End) (Front - First Layer) (Front – Second Layer)

The tank was covered with two 2 inch thick layers of fiberglass insulation. The seams were staggered to minimize heat loss. The second layer of insulation has a white heavy Kraft paper “all-service-jacket). The seams and insulation keepers will be taped next to finish the insulation job.

OPERATION:

Took 3 ½ wheelbarrow loads of wood to bring the tank water temperature up to 150ºF for the first time. Since then, I have been firing the boiler when the tank temperature falls below 130ºF and letting the fire die down or go out when the tank temperature is at or above 170ºF.

PURCHASE MATERIALS:

Fittings, Copper Coils, Insulation, Valves, Mixing Valves, Thermometers, Safety Relief Valves, Circulating Pumps for this project are all available at our ebay store.

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