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    Posted: 25 Dec 2018 at 2:09pm
MIK, My pump whined until I moved the pump to pull from the bottom of the tank due to air bubbles at the top.(I don't know why)
As far as the convection issue it may matter how it's plumbed. Should be Top of WH to bottom of exchanger not top of WH to top of exchanger. Mine was set up bottom of WH to top of exchanger and it had convection with or without fan only.
Also I had to shut off the valve for my wife to shower properly.
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Thanks for  the update. I am thinking of putting in one of these hydronic systems and this information is useful.
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I had an opportunity to test this system on a cold night in Florida. It works surprisingly well maintaining the temperature. The only problem I have is the noise from the pump. It's a whining kind of noise and I cannot tolerate it for long. I bought this pump - https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0196WL55G

It is a different pump from the one John got, so I'll try to switch the pump and see if that helps.

Another thing, my system doesn't work by convection only, when the pump is off. I assume that is because the pump interrupts the flow, or maybe it depends on where you splice into the water lines
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MIK, I got the cover at home depot,it's a plastic bathroom fan replacement cover, $9. I had to drill holes for screws,and I removed the forked springs. And just painted it.

Awesome! Thank you
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MIK, I got the cover at home depot,it's a plastic bathroom fan replacement cover, $9. I had to drill holes for screws,and I removed the forked springs. And just painted it.
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John, where did you get that vent cover? I cannot find anything that fits well
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MIK, Nice work. Very Sano. I don't see where you put the pump in that setup (admittedly, I don't know what it's supposed to look like).

It's right where water heater bypass valves are. I set it up so it pulls water out of the exchanger and pushes it into the hot water line 

Water Pump -> https://goo.gl/g8b5ug
Ahhh. There it is! It was partially obscured by that pipe (plus I didn't know exactly what I was looking for). Thanks!
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And what is the performance like? have you done any tests?

No tests yet. It's getting freezing here in MA. The camper is winterized and water heater is drained. I might drive some place warm in a couple of month though.
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Originally posted by MIK

Originally posted by voisj

Any more questions, let me know.
rgds John

Thank you, John. I completed my system as well. The only thing left is the vent cover. 

Your instructions helped a lot!

Here is the complete, picture happy, build process 

I hope to test it in a month or two.

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 Well done! ,
 its not as compicated or difficult to build and install as it looks, you just have to go for it!
And what is the performance like? have you done any tests?
Love the pictures good job!
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Originally posted by GlueGuy

MIK, Nice work. Very Sano. I don't see where you put the pump in that setup (admittedly, I don't know what it's supposed to look like).

It's right where water heater bypass valves are. I set it up so it pulls water out of the exchanger and pushes it into the hot water line 

Water Pump -> https://goo.gl/g8b5ug
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