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MaxxxRacer · 04-12-2005, 07:44 PM

hmm. well I was suggested this method I will present below.

take some 20pounds of water heat it to 150F and then run it through the radiator with a pump and measure the temperate at set times and also take count of how long it will take to get to 100F. Then this can be coverted to BTU over time. 20 pounds of water going from 150F to 100F is 100BTU's. So it would be a relatively simple calculation to get the time.

also first test how many degrees the water will drop per time from 150F in the bucket used along with the pump hooked up and the tubing used. This would be a constant that you pull out. for instance if it dropped 10F per hour then 200BTU's per hour.. just subtract htat from the BTU's measured for each radiator.

Bill pls let me know if you see any holes in this plan.

one question. do you know where to acquire a water heater that has a measured heat input into the water? Preferably one that doesnt cost an arm, leg and a baggie of gems..

04-12-2005, 07:44 PM	#20
MaxxxRacer Cooling Savant Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Los Angeles, Ca Posts: 310	hmm. well I was suggested this method I will present below. take some 20pounds of water heat it to 150F and then run it through the radiator with a pump and measure the temperate at set times and also take count of how long it will take to get to 100F. Then this can be coverted to BTU over time. 20 pounds of water going from 150F to 100F is 100BTU's. So it would be a relatively simple calculation to get the time. also first test how many degrees the water will drop per time from 150F in the bucket used along with the pump hooked up and the tubing used. This would be a constant that you pull out. for instance if it dropped 10F per hour then 200BTU's per hour.. just subtract htat from the BTU's measured for each radiator. Bill pls let me know if you see any holes in this plan. one question. do you know where to acquire a water heater that has a measured heat input into the water? Preferably one that doesnt cost an arm, leg and a baggie of gems.. __________________ Excuse me, I believe you have my stapler.