Category: Home Improvement

It is surprising that a hydronic heating system can be installed in a DIY (Do it Yourself) manner. But it is the design concept of hydronics that is tricky, not the installation procedure.  If the supplier and installer are clear on what a particular building requite, then the system can be designed accordingly.

DIY Hydronic heating kits include all the components necessary for installing a fully operational heating system. Systems are designed to efficiently meet the client’s heating requirements. Full instructions and schematics are included.

• Operation manual
• Installation instructions
• Plumbing schematic
• Electrical schematic
• Heat Piping
• Pipe fittings
• Pumps and filters
• System fill kit
• Manifold
• Heat Source.

As many DIY hydronic systems are installed as part of a larger DIY project it may take many months, or years, to complete. As such, it may not be necessary to simultaneously purchase all of the hydronic parts. Kits can be purchased in stages, allowing other parts of a building to be purchased and installed as schedule’s permit.

DIY projects can be undertaken to save money, or for the sense of accomplishment, or because a particular end result is not commercially available. The amount of time taken for personal projects is often underestimated, so monetary saving is minimal; it can be more economical to earn extra money and hire a professional builder. However, personal satisfaction is a legitimate factor. If you enjoy both the process and the end result a DIY hydronic heating project can be a worthwhile undertaking.

 

Fabricated Cladding

Some elements mix well to form compounds; and some compounds even mix with others. Cladding is the bonding of dissimilar materials that do not mix at a chemical level.  Various methods are used to permanently attach these materials. Two dissimilar metals might be permanently attached by roll bonding, explosive welding or by applying powder with a laser. The combination of two different metals may be pursued to gain the advantages of both.

Metal Pipe cladding is the most popular type, but other materials (such as PVC) are also used.

Colorbond Cladding

• Like all metal materials this is durable and very long lasting.
• Water runs off the surface or Colorbond, even at shallow angles.
• There are several colours, which can blend in, compliment a décor or stand out as required.
• It is reasonably lightweight.
• No painting, the colour is permanently bonded to the metal.
• Low maintenance.

Copper Pipe Cladding Steel

• This has the corrosion properties of copper with the tensile strength of steel.
• This has a longer lifespan than copper because of the steels strength
• Is has longer lifespan than steel because of the coppers’ low corrosion.
• Good electrical properties, making it useful for electrical grounding.

 PVC Pipe Cladding,

• White PVC is stable when exposed to sunlight; no painting required
• Mould and mildew resistant.
• Provided more thermal insulation than most metal systems.
• Quite fire resistant
• Electrically non-conductive.
• No corrosion, low maintenance
• Washable with plain soaps and detergents

Stainless Steel Pipe Cladding

• Incredibly robust under almost all situations.
• It resists almost all corrosions, except where joined to a dissimilar metal.
• Aesthetically appealing in many textures, but very hard to paint.

Aluminium Cladding,

• Though less strong than steel it is more the strong enough for most situations.
• No corrosion with clean air and water. Corrosion occurs with salt water/air.
• Can be painted with special techniques, but is usually left bare.