What is a hydronic heat exchanger?
The basic principle extracts the heat from hot water flowing through copper piping that is placed inside a frame of thin copper fins that resemble the shape of an automotive radiator. As heat from the water radiates outward it heats the fins of the exchanger, and can be then utilized to power a water to air system that can provide space heating via air ducts, or directly in the form of hydronic baseboard heaters. Depending on the heating needs and size of the areas that require heated water, a hydronic heat exchanger can range from a single wall mount system, to a complex array of boilers tied to multiple exchangers and air handlers that can easily supply hot water and space heating for large commercial buildings and industrial areas. The typical exchanger uses copper tubing and fins because they are more efficient in absorbing heat and are resistant to corrosion. The frame of the exchanger and boilers utilize stainless steel construction that is durable and rust resistant. Forced air
