New Effecta Smart 55 install

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Montville, Maine
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
 
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!
 
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.