31K views · 31 reactions | "Schematic of a hydronic heating system with a wall-hung boiler, radiators, indirect water heater, and valves."#fblifestyle #Plumbing101 | Plumbing 101 | Facebook

Hydronic heating systems heat water (instead of air) and distribute that energy throughout the building to “heat emitters” to condition the space. Water is a very powerful, efficient medium and can transfer incredible amounts of energy (by volume). It’s better at this than air, more comparable to refrigerants. Water is also destructive af 😵‍💫 it can wreak havoc in a piping system if not kept in check. Velocity, minerals, ph level, oxygen content are all things that have to be handled properly

8.6K views · 182 reactions | Glycol feeder for hydronic heating/cooling in the #auneshop #themoreyou #plumbing #hvac | mechanical-hub.com | Facebook