After completing a hydronic installation, especially one that’s taken you a few days longer than expected, do you ever ponder that there is just too much “stuff” in some of these systems? Sometimes it’s amazing how a well-organized two-dimensional schematic, one that looks so well-thought-out on paper, can morph into a complex and confusing 3D hardware assembly.
Many of us have seen prize-winning hydronic systems displayed in trade journals and other publications over the years. Most of those systems are one-of-a-kind works of art. With proper design, documentation and scheduled maintenance, they can serve their owners well. However, take away any of these requisites and you have a very expensive collection of hardware that nobody seems to understand or wants to service.