Coal Stove Domestic Water Heating

This is how we temper (heat) our domestic hot water before it goes to our boiler. For more information look at this thread on NEPA Crossroads.com http://nepacrossroads.com/about13500.html

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[DigitalSkyline]

Do you have a thermostat to control the circulator pump? I'm looking for one to finish my system but I'm having a hard time finding the right solution. What I'd like to do is very simple in concept... turn the pump on when the fire is hot, and off when its cold ;) I'm thinking I need a stat with a sending unit and a relay... but not sure where to find the right stat. Any suggestions?

[bug512]

@DigitalSkyline

No I did not use a thermostat on the pump. The stove is always hotter then the water temperature. You can always add one later.

[tom69z28]

I'd be concerned about the pipe insulation that close to the stove, watch that it doesnt melt....

[bug512]

@tom69z28 No, its rated for over 750F

[Ranman25]

Interesting mounting system!!

[Cyber36]

Nice Job Stu!

[jerrbrett]

hey stu whats that machine to the left?

[DigitalSkyline]

@bug512 I ended up getting a temp controller with a remote sending unit. Works well! My stove eats wood like crazy so it does go cold sometimes. Thanks for responding though nice set up!

[SilentPoliceman]

@bug512 Dear Bug., Thanks for your info.

[bug512]

@pianodannmarr Only by the stove, I have electric hooked up but not tuned on.

[bug512]

@pianodannmarr In the summer I keep it flooded, the warm temperatures of my basement bring up the water temperatures in the 70's

[bug512]

@vicarofrevelwood Thanks, I was thinking of thermosyphon but the pump was in stock !!

[bug512]

@bigguy1957thb No, I think I still could add one more piece of fin tube and not have a problem.