In an effort to save money I will be installing the glycol loop on our 4 x 15 BBL FVs and 1 x 30 BBL CLT. What type of connection is recommended from the glycol loop (schedule 80 PVC) to the tank (stainless)? I have read Dan Strombergs presentation on glycol loop hints, but it does not clearly spell out what type of transition fitting is need to connect the pipe to the tank. Granted it..I am already going against his advice on not using PVC but I cant afford GF Cool Fit or copper and everyone I have talked to, both mechanical contractors who bid on the project and brewers, have had no failures using PVC 80.
I have seen a number of transition fittings from the tank to glycol plumbing ranging from copper, stainless, tubing, etc. I plan on using using a 3/4" MPT/Socket schedule 80 fitting to go directly into the tank. Anyone see an issue with this? I've looked everywhere to find a transition fitting which would attach to the tank and transition to PVC but have had no luck. I've also heard that as long as the male end of the PVC adapter joins with the female stainless or other metal you should be ok. The thought was that a male PVC would compress into a female metal union versus the male metal union possibly cracking/opening a female PVC adapter. Thoughts?
PEX drops - Ive also considered transitioning from the headers to PEX as it seems it is a much easier install than rigid pipe. Thoughts?
EPDM - The contractor doing the boiler install quoted EPDM rubber hose from a PVC header using hose barbs transitions. Again this seems like an easier install than rigid but don't have much information on performance, cost, longevity, etc. Thoughts?
I plan on using FILO with a 2" supply and return header, bypass relief valve at the end of the supply run, 3/4" drops to the tanks with manual ball valves to each jacket (2) after the solenoid valve, and pressure/temp gauges on headers. Its about 120 ft run. All piping to insulated with 1" closed cell insulation jacket with .020 PVC.
Maybe I am overthinking this but wanted your practical experience opinion. Ive searched numerous threads but have found nothing that clearly explains this. I apologize in advance if a thread covering this topic already exist.
Thanks,
Chris
I have seen a number of transition fittings from the tank to glycol plumbing ranging from copper, stainless, tubing, etc. I plan on using using a 3/4" MPT/Socket schedule 80 fitting to go directly into the tank. Anyone see an issue with this? I've looked everywhere to find a transition fitting which would attach to the tank and transition to PVC but have had no luck. I've also heard that as long as the male end of the PVC adapter joins with the female stainless or other metal you should be ok. The thought was that a male PVC would compress into a female metal union versus the male metal union possibly cracking/opening a female PVC adapter. Thoughts?
PEX drops - Ive also considered transitioning from the headers to PEX as it seems it is a much easier install than rigid pipe. Thoughts?
EPDM - The contractor doing the boiler install quoted EPDM rubber hose from a PVC header using hose barbs transitions. Again this seems like an easier install than rigid but don't have much information on performance, cost, longevity, etc. Thoughts?
I plan on using FILO with a 2" supply and return header, bypass relief valve at the end of the supply run, 3/4" drops to the tanks with manual ball valves to each jacket (2) after the solenoid valve, and pressure/temp gauges on headers. Its about 120 ft run. All piping to insulated with 1" closed cell insulation jacket with .020 PVC.
Maybe I am overthinking this but wanted your practical experience opinion. Ive searched numerous threads but have found nothing that clearly explains this. I apologize in advance if a thread covering this topic already exist.
Thanks,
Chris
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