Need plumbing help for dhw

[tiswood]

i need a diagram or something . I have a ds160 wood stove that I'm switching to for the upcoming winter. I need a specific diagram that will work to hook up domestic hot water. I currently have 1-50 gal tank but am going to use 2 (I hear that is better)? 1 will have elect to use during summer time. The other will basically just be storage. I'm concerned the water will become to hot if we're using it with 1 tank. I plan on elevating the tanks so I do not need a pump to circulate . The tanks will set right behind the stove. I have a plumber friend but he has never hooked up this system before so I need a good working plan. Thanks in advance.

 

[Wisneaky]

Here is a basic diagram.

 

[Wisneaky]

Here if you click on this link and than click on instructions it will give you more details. (broken link removed to http://www.hilkoil.com/Technical.htm)

 

[tiswood]

Good deal. Thank you! I will give the plumber the info.

 

[Wisneaky]

Have you used that ds160 at all? I am wondering how it is.

 

[tiswood]

I have only burned it off outside prior to bringing it in the basement. My old stove was an all nighter. It was used about 35 years. I will post my thoughts on the ds after I get a feel for it. That will prob be in November . Other than the all nighter I don't have anything to compare it to . My guess is there's better more efficient and there's worse . I was trying to find a decent stove for the $$. Time will tell.

 

[Wisneaky]

yes please let us know how it works for you.

 

[STIHLY DAN]

Add lots of isolation valves.