New Effecta Smart 55 install

[HeatFarmer]

I just picked up a new, lightly used Effecta Smart 55. I’m installing it, 800 gallons of storage, and two TurboMax 23s in a refrigerated shipping container.

The system will provide heat to our barns, milking parlor, cheese making facility and hot water for milk pasteurization.

What sensors should I install? Is there a good, source?
Any tips or things you’d do differently?

Thanks

 

[hyfire]

Just buy the inkbird stuff on amazon, model 308 wifi. You need to monitor supply and return temps and tank temps. That is an excellent boiler!

 

[HeatFarmer]

Just buy the inkbird stuff on amazon, model 308 wifi. You need to monitor supply and return temps and tank temps. That is an excellent boiler!

Thanks! I don’t know why I didn’t think of Inkbird. I use a controller for my slab heat. When I poured I forgot the in-slab sensors and a regular thermostat doesn’t work in the space because of solar gain and making cheese. Half the time, even on the coldest days we’re dumping excess heat, but still need the slab consistent. I modulate the pump based on outgoing slab temp. Works great and is easy to dial in.

 

[hyfire]

Use Thermowell's in the pipes with a Tee fitting I can measure the diameter of the inkbird probe for you. You can fill up the gap with copper tape if the well is a bit to big.

 

[salecker]

Use Thermowell's in the pipes with a Tee fitting I can measure the diameter of the inkbird probe for you. You can fill up the gap with copper tape if the well is a bit to big.

I cut lengths of copper wire and paste to fill my wells

 

[hyfire]

That will work. Hows the install going?

 

[HeatFarmer]

I’ve been held up waiting for back order parts that were supposed to arrive Monday but didn’t show up till today, late. I should be able to start making significant progress starting Friday.

I’m documenting the build here:

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[hyfire]

Those indirect tanks you may need a backup heat souce to keep them at at least 130F to prevent Legionnaires. Or is that not an issue what your planning to use them for?

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[HeatFarmer]

Their design prevents that by using a heat exchange coil. But also I’ll be running them wide open. I need 170-190 degree water

 

[hyfire]

You will be surprised how much BTU the water heating will consume , be ready with lots of wood

 

[HeatFarmer]

You will be surprised how much BTU the water heating will consume , be ready with lots of wood

Got an almost endless supply between forestry management and sawmill waste. As long as it’s less than 7 cord a year I’ll be happy. I’ve been getting by with 5 and an inefficient system.

 

[hyfire]

Whats the update on the progress of the install?

 

[HeatFarmer]

Whats the update on the progress of the install?

I’m getting so close. Had to order more tape & dope. Still figuring on how our well is going to handle 900 gallons after a long drought. Going to probably have to fill over 3 days.

Here’s getting the tanks in the container… pulled my ass and back muscles good 🤦‍♂️

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[salecker]

I’ve been held up waiting for back order parts that were supposed to arrive Monday but didn’t show up till today, late. I should be able to start making significant progress starting Friday.

I’m documenting the build here:

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I'm planning to put my new shop heating system in an insulated container beside the shop.
It will be wood fired of some sort, maybe some waste oil as that is my heat source in my old shop

 

[hyfire]

I’m getting so close. Had to order more tape & dope. Still figuring on how our well is going to handle 900 gallons after a long drought. Going to probably have to fill over 3 days.

Here’s getting the tanks in the container… pulled my ass and back muscles good 🤦‍♂️

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Stainless pipes have less heat loss than copper, the aluminum lined pex maybe another choice.