N.Design Studio

Pond heating

Updating a system on a 6,000 gallon pond - page 3.
The fitting together of the PVC pipes was completed late on day 2, and so on the morning of day 3 the main pond pump was started and the pond system was back in use via the heat exchanger.
 

System temporarily connectedSYSTEM TEMPORARILY CONNECTED.

In this photo a hose pipe has been connected to the pressure/expansion vessel and the system charged to 1.2 bar. The air was released from the air vents and the pump was then started to purge the system further.
At this stage the electric cables have been connected so that the system can be fired up and checked by the Corgi registered fitter.
At a later date an hours counter will probably be fitted so that the running costs can be accurately logged.

 

Old pipeworkSYSTEM COMPLETED.

The gas pipe (lower left corner) has been fitted and checked for leaks.
The fitter has checked the system for leaks, set the gas pressure, and fired up and checked the system.

It can be seen that all the electric wiring is now encased in plastic conduit, and neatly clipped to the wall. This also includes the Honeywell thermostat.
The casing has now been fitted to the boiler, and all the work is complete.
 

Electric cablesELECTRIC CABLES.

This is a close-up view of the electric components, conduit, and the Honeywell thermostat.
Behind the flue flexible conduit is used to connect to the boiler.

 

Close-up of new pipeworkRCD SWITCH.

This is a close-up view of the RCD switch. In this case a Power Breaker H92IP has been used.

 
Electric lightingELECTRIC LIGHTING.

Since the above photos were taken an electric light and switch has been added.
As in Winter time it is always dark when the owners go to and return from work then the light is essential as the system can be checked at any time.

WARNING. Care must be taken when building a system such as this unless you are conversant with this type of work. If you are not qualified to do the wiring yourself then consult an electrician. In Great Britain it is a criminal offence to connect the gas system yourself, and this must be done by a CORGI registered fitter. If you are doing this in any other country then do get expert advice and make sure that all the installation and work confirms to local regulations.