Recent content by gdrum

Not sure if you stated this in here already or not. But in my garage condo I went with a Gree VIRU30HP230V1AH which is a single head but the head is massive 54" wide and shoots air 31'. By far the most energy efficient for a high ceiling space. Costs me less than 30-40mo to run. Over doing...

Leave the mini splits on an don't turn them off. It takes three times longer to pull the heat out of all absorbed materials then to keep it running. Way more efficient. Leave it set to dry or dehumidify function is best too. I would also try just leaving one simmer while one is off. May be...

Hard/fixed/PVC drain line with the best direct route for the Mini split heads, possible to have drainage in floor specific for it when concrete poured. A lot will say to over-wire it. I skipped this as wiring is crazy expensive and a lot of lighting/fans can be done with smart switches that...

As corney as these pics are. I Semi believe it. Would love to know additional tweaks/tricks to even tweak more out of it. What is your temp set at on the boiler? Mine came at 90 but shows additional adjustment.

The eco industries boilers recommend 18. Ive seen the 30psi relief valves go pop at 25psi so I would be careful. I truely believe the Nest programming prevents the system from rushing to turn on and off knowing it can swing temperatures for longer hours stalled without seeing drops. I think...

My system is the exact same as yours. The only difference is yours is finished in the cabinet, and mine I have to assemble and make the cabinet with the pump from scratch. The kwh usage I just pulled from the bill, i cant not see how to see it on the nest but it does show and report how many...

Got the first bill. 369 kWh hour used for $63.76. Temp outside averaged 37 degrees. I kept it between 57-60 degrees. There were some warmer days swings of 50 but many evenings were 15-20 degrees too. The boiler has a temp setting or knob on it that came set at 90. Wonder if theres any need for...

I installed a similar setup about 3 weeks behind your install. Its posted in here. I wired it to a nest thermostat which took a bit more work then the norm. Set it at 57/58 degrees and left it. Just got the first bill with 369kWh burned for $63.76. Temp averaged 37 outside. 25x40 unit with 30'...

Yup. I just dont know how to use it to my advantage.

Thanks to everyone's input! Got it wired. You guys were right. Just wire it throught he boiler. I put a junction box in the middle. Wired it into a Nest thermostat which had to add a relay for but not to big of deal and shes heating. Now to figure out what makes sense as far as operating...

Anyway for a picture or diagram for the second option? For the boiler wiring for the pump it just gives 2 red or orange wires to string out and attach. so I would think that a separate box of sorts would be needed to house the connection safely? Which is why I chose taco unit.

I am not finding the power source for the pump. I assumed it needed a second source.

This is what I whipped up. Now onto wiring. Question for the gurus. I got a taco 501 single zone relay. I planned to use the relay as the power source for the boiler and then run the pump/thermostat through the boilers board. There are options and ways to do either or all through the relay. Not...

I appreciate this. This is what I was leaning towards. The local installers want to use this unit instead of the one I picked. Any clue on the differences or if the more spend is worth it? https://www.ecomfort.com/Electro-Industries-EZB-T1-05-240-1/p110249.html Here is what I or we have...

Mini Split dual head 1 up, 1 down. Likely 3-4 ton unit. Coldest month is January average 25-35 degrees. There will be swings. I just have a hunch that less is more with the boiler yet everyone's telling me to go big. I see it being expensive and wasted way to make heat given the height and layout.