Ran into my first hydronic heating system today

[Bruce A. King]

15 years old, uses a 75 gallon gas water heater in the garage via PB pipes.

Circulating pump inside the attic unit. Looks very simple, just an old chevy radiator in there probably.


Client does not like it and will likely replace it.

[Bob Elliott]

Its a big tea kettle.

[Wayne B. Wilson]

Originally Posted by bking

15 years old, uses a 75 gallon gas water heater in the garage via PB pipes.

Circulating pump inside the attic unit. Looks very simple, just an old chevy radiator in there probably.


Client does not like it and will likely replace it.

Bruce that was a still

[Michael Roberson]

We have the outdoor wood boilers all over here. (they are commonly referred to as boilers, however they are merely hydronics systems.) I had the pleasure of inspecting and promptly disclaiming it in the report. I have since gone out of my way to learn more about these. I want one, but at 5-6 grand, it will take several years of heat bills in one check to pay for it.

[Bruce A. King]

This one is a "poor man's boiler". The water heater only lasts 10-12 years while a boiler tank would last much longer.

I like the simplicity of it and wish I knew what the operating costs were. I would guess no real savings or you would see many of them, especially since natural gas prices are usually high.