[RE-wrenches] hydro coils

[Conrad Geyser]

Drake,

Yes the tank can overheat is the answer!  Anybody doing this should be aware
of the explosive nature of superheated water in a pressurized tank.
Assuming that you are using an insulated tank, you need plenty of storage.
It also helps to run the water coming from the bottom of the tank (to your
coil) through some baseboard so once the tank is heated to the bottom it
starts dumping heat as more is gathered.

Conrad
Cotuit Solar


-----Original Message-----
From: re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org
[mailto:re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Drake
Chamberlin
Sent: Sunday, November 09, 2008 2:08 PM
To: RE-wrenches
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] hydro coils

At 11:56 AM 11/6/2008, you wrote:
>is a thermo siphon feed as done in days of old.  This is self 
>regulating and worry free

Why is the system worry free?  Don't the coils thermo siphon into a 
tank that could overheat?

Thanks


Drake Chamberlin
Athens Electric
OH License 44810
CO License 3773
740-448-7328
740-856-9648  


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