Waking Up To 2" of Snow on the Heated Driveway - Let's Melt it Away! // Snowmelt Timelapse 1-27-23

In this video we awoke to approx 2" of snow on the driveway, so I activated the Heated Driveway Snow Melt System to melt it off at 7 AM. By 4PM the slab was completely dry and the system was shut down at 6 PM.

Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:55 - Startup
02:21 - Thermal Imaging
06:21 - Time Lapse
09:45 - Stats & Outro

The following items were used in this video:
FLIR One Pro LT iOS Thermal Camera - https://amzn.to/3WXCNyY
Hikvision DS-2CD2387G2-LUS/SL - https://amzn.to/3X2dmwp

For a complete list of items I’ve used to build the driveway and several other of my DIY projects, please visit Http://www.cdecker.com

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If you’re new to my channel and want to follow this project from the beginning (in order, regardless of upload date), check out my Heated Driveway / Snowmelt playlist which can be found here:    • Heated Driveway / Snow Melt System Design,...  

Below are links to several of the products, tools, video equipment and channels that I used to build the system. I receive a small commission from these links.

Products I used to build the system:
-Takagi T-H3-DV-N Tankless Water Heaters (2): https://amzn.to/3Fe6nbu
-3" Diversitech Concentric Vent Kits (2): https://amzn.to/32ja8h2
-Taco 0013-SF3 Circulator Pump Stainless Steel (3): https://amzn.to/3yVwtOh
-Taco 006-ST4 Recirc Pump (2): https://amzn.to/3eyy432
-Taco VT2218 Variable Speed ECM Pump (2): https://amzn.to/3sKVL0f
-100 Plate Flat Plate Heat Exchanger 400,000 BTU's: https://amzn.to/3pbMlsE
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-1" Epoxy Coated Copper Tube Split Ring Extension Hangers (20): https://amzn.to/33Kkd7C
-1" Swing Check Valves (5): https://amzn.to/3pBg8Lo
-10"x8" ABS Plastic Dustproof Waterproof IP65 Junction Box: https://amzn.to/3FCfbrX
-Waterproof Dustproof IP67 Junction Box Gray 6.9 x 4.9 x 3.9 inch: https://amzn.to/3pynDmn
-Wayne PC4 1/2 HP Cast Iron Pump for Filling: https://amzn.to/32L4Xqk
-Ranco ETC-111000 Digital Temperature Controls (5): https://amzn.to/3HknvNj
-Rubber Washing Machine Fill Hoses, 3/4 inch FHT, 8 Ft: https://amzn.to/3mGUzXZ

Tools I used to build the system:
-12" Adjustable Wrenches (2): https://amzn.to/3HhAzTF
-Rectorseal No. 5 Pipe Thread Sealant: https://amzn.to/3HiR0Px
-Blue Monster 1/2" Blue Teflon Tape: https://amzn.to/3JnhqBF
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-9'' x 12'' Welding Pad Protector, Carbon Felt Torch Soldering Heat Shield, High Temp Flame--Resistant Fabric, Plumbers Pad: https://amzn.to/3Hk9y22

What I use to record my videos and time lapse videos:
-GoPro Hero 8: https://amzn.to/3qu6ppC
-Joby JB01507 GorillaPod 3K Kit : https://amzn.to/3pClzde
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The playlist will have all of my videos in the correct order form start to present, regardless of the date I uploaded them. It starts with how I designed the PEX and Snowmelt Loop Layout, shows the process of installing the actual heated concrete slab, demonstrates how I did the math to calculate the boiler and pump sizes, installation of all of the components, and ends with lots of time-lapse of the system melting snow. It also includes snowmelt system startup and shutdown videos, as well as walkthroughs of the mechanical room, continuous circulation design and electrical system.

I will be uploading more videos of the system in action each winter, as well as several videos of the installation process, including soldering, filling with glycol, venting, etc. If there is something in particular you would like to see, please ask, and I will make a video of it.

Music Credit:
Time Passing By by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

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