atmalex Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 I recentley walked through a home and found this setup behind the furnace. I am new to the home inspection industry and would appreciate any information. The system consists of pex tubing enclosed in metal piping that goes into the basement floor. There is also a pressure gauge to the left. There does not seem to be any water feeding the system but again I am not sure what it is. Any ideas! Click to Enlarge 41.14 KB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Jones Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 Does the home have radiant floor heat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atmalex Posted April 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 Im not sure, how would i find that out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Jones Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 Do you have another pic of the setup? Was there a thermostat in the basement that might have turned on in floor radiant heat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atmalex Posted April 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 This is the only other pic i have. There is no thermostat in the basement. Would there be some sort of water heater connected to the system if it was a radiant heat system? Click to Enlarge 36.31 KB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Katen Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 Looks like someone roughed in the tubing for a radiant heating system in the basement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpdewitt Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 It's called a manifold. It is designed to distribute water to several locations and looks like it may have a valve on each line. This set up can be used for radiant heating in several zones or rooms (or even snow/ice removal on outdoor walks and driveways), or it can be for water supply lines for an entire house. Some newer houses are plumbed with PEX "home runs" from each fixture to the manifold. You will have to find the source of the water and hopefully where it goes to know what it's use is. Might have to ask the current owner or their representative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caryseidner Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 I agree with Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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