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Wednesday, March 31, 2021
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Matt D.
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Connecticut
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Heating System Improvements
In an effort to maximize the heat source efficiency (since cold weather is to be expected) in addition to the long exhaust pipe there have now been reclaimers added to the hottest portion of the exhaust.
Reclaimers are wavy pieces of metal that help radiate the heat off the exhaust pipe. However, the efficiency is improved even more with the addition of air flow between the metal reclaimers so additional flexible ducting was added to the intake portion of the heater. As a result, when the heater comes on the internal fan draws in air that is being pulled over the reclaimers that is already heated.
The improved efficiency comes from the heater having to heat air that has been preheated from the exhaust pipe. Overall, with the cold temperatures outside the heater has been running more than usual so it is hard to put a number on the exact efficiency gained, but it cannot hurt the system with a chance at some benefits so why not implement it.
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