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Old 01-28-2022, 05:56 AM   #4
Hippocampus
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City: Newport, R.I.
Vessel Name: Hippocampus
Vessel Model: Nordic Tug 42
Join Date: Jul 2020
Posts: 3,892
Have had the Webasto hydronic on the last boat and espar on this one. Really like hydronic and the easy way to setup up multiple thermostats and zones. Also like the furnace isn’t in the living spaces and the small radiators with fans behind them are so quiet. Things to know
Any of them are real fussy about any air in the system. Know how to bleed them. If not used for awhile may need to bleed. Sometimes at each station.
They are real sensitive to the condition of the nozzle. Think the nozzle goes bad from moisture and salt entering from the exhaust when not in use. We plugged the exhaust during the summer or other times of prolonged non use. Also carry extras. You will use them. With a good nozzle there’s no soot, a clean total burn and much less maintenance.
Still compared to forced hot air or radiant stove it’s a great improvement. Even dry heat and unobtrusive
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