As shown in the previous case study, we weren’t capturing enough BTU’s from the outdoor wood boiler due to the small heat exchanger. This resulted in our circulator pumps running much longer throughout the day, which resulted in more energy usage. After we had upgraded our heat exchanger to a
In the beginning of the 2020 heating system, I received an alert on my iPhone that the Outdoor Boiler Supply triggered my 190 max alert. I went outside and the Central Boiler was not calling for heat, however the damper was stuck open. I bumped the door and the damper
In the beginning of the 2020 heating system, I received an alert on my iPhone that the Outdoor Boiler Supply triggered my 190 max alert. I went outside and the Central Boiler was not calling for heat, however the damper was stuck open. I bumped the door and the damper
Now that I can monitor the Outdoor Wood Boiler Supply temps remotely, I know exactly when it’s time to load up more wood. As shown below, the Central Boiler is clearly out of supply as the temperature has dropped below the set point of 185 degrees, down to 160.1 degrees