32x56x12 The Barn

[sld]

The concrete is 6” with fiber mesh. No rebar.

There is saw cuts in it now. I may add 1 more in a spot my father in law recommended. (He was also in concrete).

That's better than rebar! Just kidding. Looks very nice!

 

[KenB2920]

Ok, finally got the last interior light up today. Mind you I don’t have electrical yet. I will have it this year for sure though. Half of the wires for the plugs are already pulled though the conduit, the panel is in but not connected to the house yet and 2/3 of the supplies are there. So there is progress in that end.

 

[KenB2920]

Some more accomplishments recently.

I now have running hot and cold water. The water volume is amazing. Being the connection is inside the house that runs to the barn, spill proof backflow preventers were used.

Then trenched in 100’ of French drain on the side. Figures before I throw gravel down, I mind as well do it.

I’ve since added gravel to the right size of the barn and a small pad in the back.

Last week I had gutters installed and also ran on side under the gravel.

The barn has 3 electrical outlets but the rest of the electrical still needs to be finished.

Having a tough time adding photos, I hope to post them shortly.

 

[KenB2920]

In floor heating boiler has now been installed and running.

 

[KenB2920]

inspection passed

 

[EddieWalker]

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This kind of looks like an instant hot water set up for a house, but you have some things on here that I don't understand.

What is the drain to the bucket for? Where is the moisture coming from that requires a drain and is the bucket a permanent solution?

There is a clear plastic square container with something pink in it. What is that?

Are the large white PVC pipes coming off the top for exhaust?

Thanks

 

[ovrszd]

Eddie, these heaters/boilers are condensing versions requiring a drain.

I think the pink tank is pressurized and puts positive pressure into the system, usually around 15psi. The liquid is a non corrosive, maybe antifreeze solution. Replaces any air loss to keep the system air free.

One of the white pipes is exhaust. One is intake.

Appears to be a very complicated setup and probably costly. Hopefully he gets many years of excellent heat.

 

[KenB2920]

Eddie, these heaters/boilers are condensing versions requiring a drain.

I think the pink tank is pressurized and puts positive pressure into the system, usually around 15psi. The liquid is a non corrosive, maybe antifreeze solution. Replaces any air loss to keep the system air free.

One of the white pipes is exhaust. One is intake.

Appears to be a very complicated setup and probably costly. Hopefully he gets many years of excellent heat.

Yes

Yes yes yes

Yup yup

Ooohhh yes and gosh I hope so!!!

You nailed it !

 

[ovrszd]

Experienced my first Winter with hydronic heat in my shop. I absolutely love it. Radiant heat is like nothing else. My dog would go out for a run last Winter and come back in cold and wet. He'd sprawl out on the floor and take a nap. Great stuff!!!

 

[KenB2920]

Experienced my first Winter with hydronic heat in my shop. I absolutely love it. Radiant heat is like nothing else. My dog would go out for a run last Winter and come back in cold and wet. He'd sprawl out on the floor and take a nap. Great stuff!!!

That’s my hope. I’m excited for this winter. Wet vehicles end up thawed and dry. People say since it’s warm, tools etc won’t rust. So many benefits.

 

[ovrszd]

I've had a heated shop since 1993. Started with wood. Then wood supplemented with Propane Forced Air. No more middle of the night trudges to the shop. I was in my previous shop 9 years. Temp never got below 65F.

Cash operational costs are higher using this heat type (floot heat). My labor and equipment operational costs are virtually non existant. I'm in.

 

[KenB2920]

I've had a heated shop since 1993. Started with wood. Then wood supplemented with Propane Forced Air. No more middle of the night trudges to the shop. I was in my previous shop 9 years. Temp never got below 65F.

Cash operational costs are higher using this heat type (floot heat). My labor and equipment operational costs are virtually non existant. I'm in.

So your saying the in floor heat cost more? I’ve always been told it’s the most efficient way of hearing. I guess I will find out.

 

[ovrszd]

Cost of wood gathering varies dramatically. I'm saying for me the out of pocket expense of floor heat is higher. That's putting no value on labor. I'm willing to pay it to escape the labor.

 

[KenB2920]

Cost of wood gathering varies dramatically. I'm saying for me the out of pocket expense of floor heat is higher. That's putting no value on labor. I'm willing to pay it to escape the labor.

Ahh makes sense !

 

[KenB2920]

I installed one of these on the north side, and one of these on the south side of the barn above the bay doors.

 

[KenB2920]

I installed two of these on the east, and two of these in the west sides of the barn.

 

[ovrszd]

Nice addition.

I was curious as to the Lumens and light color rating but didn't see it on the boxes. I'll "Google" it.

 

[KenB2920]

Just the carriage lights

 

[KenB2920]

Matching carriage light (but smaller) for pedestrian door

 

[KenB2920]

flood light north side of barn