Re: hot water heating

[Marty Reichenberger <mreich@terraworld.net>]

We have several Biotherm water heating systems for germination and
propagation.  In the past we have used both steel pipe (not recommended,
corrosion!) and lots of just regular PVC for plumbing purposes and the
headers.  Biotherm Co. even sells, what I believe, is just PVC for their
headers.  I am sure that some  people will cringe at the thought of not
using the CPVC, or something else, but our boiler system has been there
for over 10 years and no trouble at all  with using PVC  pipe.  I don't
believe you will have any trouble using CPVC in your system.

Marty Reichenberger
Green Thumb Greenhouse
Indpendence, KS
.

Les&Linda Ball wrote:

> I am trying to install hot water heating for germination purposes, a
> 12 x
> 40 total area using a Weil-McClain CG-6 (120,000btu) boiler and epdm
> tubing.  I am doing trying to do this myself for the economics, but am
>
> wondering if you think I can use CPVC pipe for the headers to connect
> to
> EPDM tubing.  Any other thoughts or suggestions will be appreciated.
>
> Les Ball
> 143 Palmyra Rd
> Bedford, KY  40006
> (502)255-7458
> plants@kih.net