I live in the northeast USA Long Island to be specific and want to do a heated driveway. Did a search for the formula but couldn't find one.
2007-02-17 09:58:29 · 7 answers · asked by brusts4 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
It is best to get in touch with a rep for what brand you want to use.
Get in touch with a Wirsbo or Watts rep or whatever brand you might use. I have never run across a formula for this. Leave it to the manufacturer or rep to figure it out.
They will figure out what you need and they will do it for free.
You will have to give them the size of the driveway, what the R value of the edge and base insulation (if used)
They'll give you heat loss and a bill of materials and a cost estimate.
2007-02-18 20:51:07 · answer #1 · answered by Obsean 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Here are some thoughts:
* You probably don't need a high performance boiler. The work it will do melt ice and snow can be done over a long period. So, you can turn it on early and under most circumstances it will be melted when you need it. I live in the Northeast as well. Most snow occurs at night, giving you all night to get it melted as it comes down. When it comes down hard during the day, you may not need to get out of your driveway right away since most workplaces, schools, and stores are closed.
* Your boiler doesn't have to be highly durable. It will be used rarely compared to the boilers that heat houses. It can even be low tech -- wood burning, for instance. And if you have a boiler for your home, it could be THAT boiler -- assuming you can temporarily live with the heat reduction.
So, you might consider a used boiler, a boiler on clearance, a left over, etc. It doesn't matter much as long as you get a low price.
Don't forget the antifreeze.
2007-02-17 11:02:03 · answer #2 · answered by jackbutler5555 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Consider using a HOT WATER HEATER instead of a boiler. Ask some plumbing shops or a HVAC company.
2007-02-17 12:31:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A. Tea Kettle on the stove I am very thankful I don't have to light up a fire every time I want a cup of tea.
2016-05-23 23:44:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i heated my 32x26 ft. garage floor with a hot water tank. i dont think btu's are as important as the spacing of your tubing. check with your local heating co. they gave me all the info and sold me all i needed and i did the rest myself...
2007-02-18 07:23:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How long is the drive way? How wide is the driveway? IE square footage?
2007-02-17 14:43:57 · answer #6 · answered by rasfaly00 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if your drive is no longer then say 60 feet just use a 40 gallon hot water tank and pex tubing. a conensate pump and a expansion tank. it will work perfect
2007-02-17 12:09:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋