Can anyone guide me on a layout for a zoned heating system (Hot Water Boiler)?

Question

I have designed a system that has 8 zones for hot water heating in a home. The boiler is set into place, the floor tubing is installed.

I could just piece it together and it will work, but looking at other people's systems on the internet, I am somewhat confused on what the best practical way to physically install it.

Most people get a large piece of plywood and mount everything on the wall, but my system has 3 circulating pumps, a computer, transformer, expansion tank and zone valves. That's a lot of crap to try to cluster together and still try to make it look good.

I feel that some of these pumps will need special brackets that have to be extended from the wall, which means the piping will have to be extended from the wall too.

Any links to good photos and drawings will be appreciated.

Answer 1

I don't really know what you have here but, eight zones, how big is your house? it must be missive. Three circulating pumps? wow! computers and transformers, Oh! no.
I really do think you should take a walk on the wild side and go to a heating and cooling dealer and get some rough estimates. If you live in a Northern climate, I came from, winter there are, and have, hit 55 below zero with a 20 mile an hour wind. With all this "crap" as you call it hanging from a wall, if anything would go wrong, it would take a team of experts 'till spring to find it.

If you had some idea but, you don't seem to, except theory. Get some real estimates and go from there if anything.

Answer 2

I am guessing that you are instaalling radiant heat,I suggest you search dan holahan onthe web,he has some good books that are easy to understand,also burnham has some good diagrams as well.As far as making it look good that comes with experience and a commitment to excellence.