Question for you HVAC guys (Now with Pictures)

[Nick Badame Refrig/ACC]

Hi Ron,

Theese aqua stats are nothing but a switch controled by tempature, they can operate 12v dc, 24vdc, 115v ac, or 24v ac,

Nick-

[captain ron]

Thanks nick. Do I only need one? I'm gonna try to get that second one on Ebay.
Also can I use one to control my pump or should I?

[Nick Badame Refrig/ACC]

Hi Ron,

The first one you posted from e-bay is an "Immersion" type. Inotherwords, it's sensing probe needs to be in water.

This type has a 1/2" fitting in the rear of the control that screws into a boiler port. Most likely, not what you want...

Nick-

[captain ron]

Nick, Would these be worth taking a chance on? I need at least 3 zone valves.
http://cgi.ebay.com/LOT-OF-8-ZONE-VALVES-FOR-PARTS-OR-REPAIR-HVAC_W0QQitemZ190175609417QQihZ009QQcategoryZ53303QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Also on the Aquastat would the one with the probe be ok to use. I could strap the probe on the pex tubing

[donnreeves]

I don't think the Pro-Heat will even fire up if the controler dosen't sence the circulator pump running. You will probably have to simulate the load to trick the computer. The OEM pump is around $300. Sounds like you are already half way there with a cobbled up setup.  Donn

[JackConrad]

Ron,
  Here is a link to the ProHeat coolant pump rebuild kit.  Jack

http://www.teleflexgfi.com/pdf/Truck_&_Bus/Proheat_X45/Bulletin/PB0008.pdf

[JackConrad]

Ron,
   Here is a link to more than you will ever need to know about ProHeat.  Look through the service bulletins.  Jack


http://www.teleflexgfi.com/pdf/Truck_&_Bus/Proheat_X45/Bulletin/PB0008.pdf

[captain ron]

I don't think the Pro-Heat will even fire up if the controler dosen't sence the circulator pump running. You will probably have to simulate the load to trick the computer. The OEM pump is around $300. Sounds like you are already half way there with a cobbled up setup.  Donn

Cobbled up setup? Did Ace sign up under an alias?  When I'm in a better internet connection place I'll post pictures, There's nothing cobbled up about what I'm doing. And I've already got around the issue of the pump sensing power draw from the pump. 
Jack, I rebuilt a pump from parts from another pump. But this setup is probably more reliable in the long run. and cheaper.

[captain ron]

Well I have made a mistake on my manifold. I left out the domestic hot water loop which I will install tomorrow when I disconnect the temporary setup and tie into my new manifold. I got some more goodies today, I now have two 12 volt zone valves thanks to Mike & Walt up here at Bruce's. I also purchased a brand new White Rodgers strap on aquastat to switch a 12 volt fan I have on a small radiator for my system. It retails for $128.00 I got it on Ebay for $10.00 plus 6.00 shipping, sweet deal. I will make up my extra expansion tank tomorrow with Ross's help welding and have been advised to make the intake in the bottom and the return in the top so as not to get air in the system. I will weld a small plate with a holder on it for my shaving cream and put a towel over the tank for the towel warmer part. I'm also going to install an expanded metal grill in place of my raised panel in my vanity door and have a small 12 volt computer fan mounted to supply heat for my bathroom. Should be a pretty cool  Hot system.

[Dreamscape]

Charley,

Please post some pictures when you have the time. I would be interested in your setup as I will install my Proheat X45 in the spring.

Thanks,

Paul

[Homegrowndiesel]

Ron
You DO NOT need another expansion tank. In fact you will not have an expansion tank, if you are hooking up your system as we had previously laid out. The engine radiator is at the top of the system and will be your only expansion tank. Everything else in the system will be flooded, but I guess it will be a good towel warmer?    

Did you need a resistor on the relay that pulls in your 110 volt circulating pump to "get around the issue of the pump sensing power", or was the relay enough?

I have got to stop over and see your progress. Ed sent me pictures of the cabinets you built for him, they sure look good.

Bill

[captain ron]

I was able to work on my system for a while today and with help from Ross we have the supply manifold completed and tied into the loop, still using the temp. return setup I had. We installed the 2 12 volt zone valves I have (only one hooked up and being used right now) and that is really the ticket to better heat. I have changed my mind (I think) on using the second tank and will put in a 2 foot base board in my bathroom tied to the bedroom zone. After reading the other post on propane hydronic system I think I will try to find a couple radiators from a Harley Davidson VRod. They already have a really cool grill and fan cover and they would fit in with the theme and look I'm going for. Keep your eyes peeled for a wrecked VRod as I need an engine for my genset and a couple radiators. I have a very neat and high tech looking installation of my proheat and hope to get the pictures up soon. I don't have my photo shrinking program anymore as my old hard drive from my old laptop is missing and my connection is poor where I am.

[Ednj]

I just got a sneak preview.

[captain ron]

The pex lines on top of the tank are going to be replaced in a couple days and the loose wires all about will be permanent soon. Every thing will be neat and straight not all cobbled up. The blue hose will be pex also and tucked away better.

[captain ron]

I was able to get my Proheat fuel line connected to my main fuel tank, Pretty simple job. I am putting in a Y with a valve so I can run off of another tank I have for my WVO and burn off road fuel till I get My WVO system up and running. I mentioned that I forgot to put in my domestic hot water loop but I was mistaken, it was in there After I finish some cabinets I'm building for another bus I'll get back to finishing my PH system and by then my new Aquastat should be here.