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What type of antifreeze should you use in home heating systems?
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∙ 15y ago
Inhibited propylene glycol if you are using antifreeze instead of water, But I do not understand why unless it is a vacation home or something along that line.
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How do I add antifreeze to hot water heat system?
My heating system currently has antifreeze in it. The system is completely isolated from the house water system. A small RV water pump is used to fill the system and pressurize properly. I do not know the type of antifreeze used in the system. With complete isolation, automotive should be acceptable. I am investigating RV antifreeze as well. Automotive antifreeze is toxic. There must be no connection between the heating system and the potable water systems. Isolation valves are not acceptable.The usual FHW heating in a home or other building is connected to the water (drinking water) supply with a pressure valve at the boiler.Automotive antifreeze is deadly and can cause blindness even in small amounts.There is a special antifreeze (non toxic) for use in heating systems where a backup/mix/crossover with the drinking water could occur.You could also burn out your circulation pump by using the wrong antifreeze, which is very expensive to replace.
Where should I look for a new home heating system?
Look in your local phone book for home improvement stores such as, Lowes, Home Depot, etc. or go online to check out their ads on home heating systems.
What should I do if my home heating system isn't working?
Yes,you can call your local heating provider to fix your heating. This is a nice and cheap way to use a local provider to fix the heating systems in homes.
Where can someone purchase industrial heating systems?
One can purchase industrial heating systems from Sears Home Improvement and Titan Industrial Heating and Chromalox. Industrial Heating systems are also available at Radiantec and ThomasNet.
What type of experience does one need to install central heating systems?
In order to properly install central air and heating systems into a home, one should have general experience with home improvement and maintenance, along with training in both electrical installation and plumbing.
Are there any home systems that provide both heating and cooling in one?
Most home systems do offer both heating and cooling in one. Some of the older systems have separate heating and cooling. Heat pumps provide both heating and cooling. Other types of systems do not. However Heat Pumps can only efficiently heat a home if it's not excessively cold and therefore you usually need a supplementary heating system.
What are the current environmental standards for home heating systems?
The evironmental standards for home heating systems are to make sure that a homeowner will purchase and have installed the appropriate heater. The heater should also be very effecient with a high AFUE rating. A good AFUE rating would be 95.
Where can you purchase central heating systems?
Central Heating systems can be purchased at most home building centers. They can also be found at major department stores.
What are the requirements for one's home in order to have Nuheat floor heating systems?
There are no requirements for one's home, because Nutheat floor heating systems can simply adhered to the subfloor and the flooring can then be installed over top.
How do I install an energy efficient home heating system?
Energy efficient home heating systems can usually be installed by whatever company or store you purchase them from.For the most part,these systems are installed just like regular heating systems but cost less to maintain due to their lower energy usage.
Where can one find gas heating systems?
Gas heating systems can be found at any local home renovation store. Home Depot and Lowe's are your best choices. They take the throne when it comes to home appliances. You can also check out Sears.
Is antifreeze really required to keep copper baseboard heating system pipes from bursting in NH?
Antifreeze would be required if the home is not adequately insulated or there are spaces where cold air has access to the pipes such as holes in the walls or floors. Also, if a wood stove is operating, the rooms' thermostat will not call for heat so the pipes can freeze up and burst when thawing out. Should the home be used infrequently during winter months, it is not a bad idea to have antifreeze put in the heating system unless you are prepared to make sure the home is heated and have a plan in place in case power is lost.
