Insulate Well Tank?

[josephny]

With those modifications you should notice a substantial change in electric consumption. And with your Ecobee - if you see a BRUTAL wx front moving your way you can always temporarily kick the temps up a few degrees.

I really like the Ecobee but it doesn't go down below 45. I even emailed their support for confirmation of this. Oh well, I'll have a cozy well house.

 

[Deere Dude]

Thank you all so much!

Pump is down into the well, I believe about 150’.

Well head is about 200’ from the house and the house doesn’t have room for the tank.

Here’s a summary, as best I understand:

1) Setpoint temperature can and should be set much closer to 32 – 38 degrees would be good. This will prevent freezing, save energy and save wear on the heater.
a. The problem with this is the Ecobee only goes down to 45 and I am 100 miles away during the Winter so remote monitoring is a very useful thing.

Thank you!

I found a controller that a heating strip, heater or bulb can be run through and can be set to any temp, whereas heaters generally bottom out around 45. I got one on Amazon.

 

[dmccarty]

Someone else suggested moving tank, etc to the house. Excellent suggestion. In this dayi and age I do not undersand people installing well houses/pits.

If one does not have a garage, crawl space or basement, where does one put a pressure tank? :confused3:

Later,
Dan

 

[josephny]

I found a controller that a heating strip, heater or bulb can be run through and can be set to any temp, whereas heaters generally bottom out around 45. I got one on Amazon.

Does it have remote monitoring and control like the Ecobee?

The Ecobee connects via wifi to make current and historical inside and outside temp (and humidity) available as well as allowing for adjustments.

 

[PILOON]

Other than insulation (especially on window) add a small computer fan to move the heated air around and place the thermostat that controls that heater at the lowest and farthest from the actual heater.

 

[RNeumann]

Does it have remote monitoring and control like the Ecobee?

The Ecobee connects via wifi to make current and historical inside and outside temp (and humidity) available as well as allowing for adjustments.

I use the Honeywell WiFi thermostat that is touchscreen. I “monitor” both the shop and house remotely. The thermostat does read humidity and goes down to 40°f. The app for the phone etc works great!

 

[Deere Dude]

I found a controller that a heating strip, heater or bulb can be run through and can be set to any temp, whereas heaters generally bottom out around 45. I got one on Amazon.

Does it have remote monitoring and control like the Ecobee?

The Ecobee connects via wifi to make current and historical inside and outside temp (and humidity) available as well as allowing for adjustments.

No, it is just a stand alone unit.

 

[radioman]

why not just cut the air space needed to heat ? just run a row of 2x4 along the walls in u shape as low as you can without interfering with equipment below? use then cut up the thickest foam you can buy from store and use it as a platform covering everything all the way to the door. i know everytime you need to service pump or check things you just lift it up and out of the way but being so light - the air space being heated cut in half is a plus. you still can use the building to protect everything else and keep ambient heat inside.

 

[LouNY]

Thank you all so much!

Pump is down into the well, I believe about 150?

Well head is about 200 from the house and the house doesn稚 have room for the tank.

Here痴 a summary, as best I understand:

1) Setpoint temperature can and should be set much closer to 32 38 degrees would be good. This will prevent freezing, save energy and save wear on the heater.
a. The problem with this is the Ecobee only goes down to 45 and I am 100 miles away during the Winter so remote monitoring is a very useful thing.
2) Foam board should be put over the window as this is a source of heat loss.
3) Any drafts should be identified and eliminated. Around window and door frames, as well as the use of a sweep for the bottom, is a likely source.
4) Move heater closer to tank and piping and enclose that area (like a closet) so as to heat only that area.

I致e got to get cracking on this as the real Winter will be here soon.

Thank you!

I would say that you have it summed up nicely. The only thing I would add is check the temperature of you water if it is
<45 lower your temp. setpoint if it is >45 I'd use the 45 for a buffer in case of a power outage. Are you using the water when you
are a 100 miles away? Would it be feasible to drain and blow it out?
good luck with what ever you do.
Oh, and by the way I prefer a remote pump house, rather then having the pressure tank in the house.

 

[turnkey4099]

If one does not have a garage, crawl space or basement, where does one put a pressure tank? :confused3:

Later,
Dan

In the house. It only takes a couple square feet of space.