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Aqua-Therma Power Pack
Hydronic power plant & recirculation system:

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 General System Uses:

  • Gardening - Soil Warming - Direct radiant soil-warming system for raised garden beds, green houses, etc.  Heating of the soil extends the growing season during colder weather, reduces possibility of frost damage due to unpredictable weather and promotes more vigorous growth of plants.
  • Gardening - Seed Germination - Use with radiant seed germination mat panels (an accessory) for gardeners.  This promotes faster seed germination and plant growth.
  • Snow Melting - Use as a winter snow melting system for safe walking on residential and commercial sidewalks.  Use in conjunction with radiant heat mat panels (an accessory).
  • Warming Mats for Livestock - Radiant heat panels and wall mount panels for livestock, especially for young piglets, sheep, goats and pets.  Reduces disease and promotes healthy growth and comfort of livestock.
  • Manufacturing Projects - Radiant heat application for manufacturing projects - For example, use the system to apply continuous, regulated, radiant heat for curing of adhesives, drying paint on parts, etc.... instead of heating the entire shop.

 

General System Operation:

  • Then priciple of operation of this system is really very simple.
  • The system warms water in the storage tank (to desired temperature, up to 150 degrees F).  A motor and pump circulates the water through tubing or mats, poviding radiant heat to the desired application.  The water cools somewhat as heat is released.  The water is then returned to the storage tank where it is reheated and then recirculated.
  • The entire system is self-conntained and portable.  It requires only a stardard 120 volt, 15 amp electrical outlet for power.
  • All water is recirculated, so once the tank is filled no continuous water source is required.  The water simply acts as a "working fluid" in the system, transport heat from the tank to the desired application.

 

 

Power Plant & Water Recirculation System

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Power plant continuously warms water to desired temperature & circulates it through tubing or mats.

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Power plant continuously warms water to desired temperature & circulates it through tubing or mats.

General Power Plant Features & Specifications:

  • 1500 Watt electric heating element 
  • 8.5 gpm (gallons per minute) water flow rate at 1 ft. head pressure
  • 5.5 gpm flow rate at 9 ft. head pressure
  • Provided heated water for radiant heat tubes or radiant heat mats
  • Easily-expandable to accomodate additional heat tubing or heat mats (or both)
  • Fully-adjustable, digital temperature control, from ambient to 150 degrees F
  • Water-proof electrical connections
  • Safety shut-off with automatic reset for low water level (in tank)
  • Leak-proof, seal-less, magnetic drive pump
  • Thermally protected motor
  • All tubing connections can be easily made without wrenches
  • Requires 15 amp, 115-120 volt electrical circuit

 

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Power plant circulating warm
water though soil in raised garden

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Plastic tubing is laid out in raised bed garden.

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The system is plumbed into two lengths, each approximately 30 feet long.

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The radiant heat tubing is covered with 6"-8" of soil.

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To germinate seeds, this raised bed was covered with plastic create greenhouse conditions.

Power plant circulating warm
water through panel mats
to melt snow (on walkway) or to
warm young livestock or pets

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Power plant is plumbed into 2 radiant heat mats. Each mat 2'x5'. More mats can be added.
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Each radiant heat panel measures 2' x 5'. Each panel has 30' of tubing. Other sizes are available.