Since the installation of the new hot water heating system, every attempt has been made by the Board and management, to minimize the input temperature to the perimeter heating lines in an effort to condense and minimize gas consumption and heating costs. This practise is total unacceptable, and residents find this practise to be most deceitful and disrespectful of the comfort of residents. The Board promised a substantial reduction in energy costs following the installation of the new hot water heating system. This promise, proved to be totally misleading and of course resulted in substantial increases in energy costs, to the detriment of residents.
Residents have in turn been subject to excessive noise of the heat pump units, and most importantly, a substantial increase in energy costs. This is very evident when temperatures drop to normal winter levels. This is certainly not a responsible way to operate our heating system.
The input temperature on the perimeter heating line must be increased to a level of 185 degrees (F) PLUS, when necessary. Supply of heat from the Enercons is only necessary with prolonged cold extremes in temperature. It has been suggested that the caretaker, under instruction from management and the Board, refuses to use a temperature setting above 175 (F) degrees, as they are afraid that a higher temperature will cause the perimeter lines to leak. The perimeter lines, zone valves and other fittings on these lines are generally rated at 250 (F) degrees and 150 PSI pressure rating, both well beyond what our system can possibly reach. Zone valves and expansion joints on these lines have not been properly inspected and maintained for a very long time and are only looked at after they have failed, begin to leak, all at the inconvenience of residents.
The ongoing excuse of fear of leakage on perimeter heating lines and valves is a result of neglected maintenance and is certainly, not an acceptable reason for insufficient heat levels being provided to residents.
Yes, it is time to turn up the heat!