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This Manual covers the basics of inspecting installed hydronic heating systems. Hydronic heating is the most practical, dependable, efficient and versatile method available for heating homes.

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This Manual covers the basics of inspecting installed hydronic heating systems. Hydronic heating is the most practical, dependable, efficient and versatile method available for heating homes. Today’s hybrid hydronic installations are quite complex in their installation zoning, indoor temperature controls, and hot water provisions.

Table of Contents

MODULE 1
Hydronic Heating Overview - introduction, benefits, hydronics and the home inspector, home inspection - what to watch out for, boiler water temperature

MODULE 2
Water - Back-flow preventers, water circulation, water expansion devices

MODULE 3
Piping Systems - Di-electric fittings, PEX tubing, one- and two-pipe distribution systems, open systems, system balancing, zoning

MODULE 4
Heat Distribution - Cast iron radiators, air bleeding, forced convection heaters, radiant heating

MODULE 5
Boilers - High and low-water boilers

MODULE 6
System Components and Controls - Water temperature control, altitude gauge, low water cut-off, system valves, heat recovery ventilation requirements

MODULE 7
Combination Units - Supply air system, advantages and disadvantages of combination systems

MODULE 8
Steam Systems - Inspection items for a steam heating installation, TSSA steam boiler installation requirements

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106 pages with supporting diagrams and colour pictures
About the Author
Robin Parnell, CBCO, is a fully qualified HVAC Inspector with over forty years of experience in the residential HVAC field. He has been teaching residential HVAC systems to building inspection staff and home inspection personnel both in class and in the field for over 15 years.

This Manual covers the basics of inspecting installed hydronic heating systems. Hydronic heating is the most practical, dependable, efficient and versatile method available for heating homes. Today’s hybrid hydronic installations are quite complex in their installation zoning, indoor temperature controls, and hot water provisions.