{"title":"SpacePak Hydronic Buffer Tank","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHydronic buffer tanks are used as both hydraulic separators and hydronic buffer tanks.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAs a hydraulic separator, buffer tanks separate the energy source loop (heat pump\/boiler) from the hydronic flow in the distribution system (air handlers\/emitters). Hydraulic separation is used primarily in systems where flow rates from the source to the distribution vary or with applications utilizing variable speed pumps. The heating or cooling source can be hydraulically decoupled from the distribution system.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBuffer tanks are used as hydronic buffer tanks in systems having several low BTU cooling or heating loads calling at different times or systems operating below the design load condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBuffer tanks store the additional system volume and energy currently not utilized by the system for use on additional calls for heat leading to more efficient system performance and longer equipment life\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThere are four piping connections built into the buffer tank units (1½\" NPT on BT-13-H, BT26-H and BT40-H, 2\" NPT on BT80-H). Two connections can be piped to the distribution system.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures and Benefits \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• Durable Stainless Steel Construction\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• Polyurethane Resin Foam with R12 Insulation Valve\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• Offered in 13, 26, 40, and 80 Gallon Capacities\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• White Outer Housing\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• ½\" NPT Aquastat Port\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• Standard 6KW* (2 each 3kw Heater Elements for BT26-H, BT40-H and BT80-H. Only one 3kW** heater element for BT13-H) Electric Heat 240VAC 1PH\/60Hz\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e*20,500 BTU\/hr.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e**10,250 BTU\/hr\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/literature.mestek.com\/dms\/SpacePak\/SPBT-5.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBrochure\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/literature.mestek.com\/dms\/SpacePak\/BT2-0321.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInstallation Manual \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/literature.mestek.com\/dms\/SpacePak\/SD-BT-0321.pdf\"\u003eProduct Data \/ Submittal \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"spacepak-ac-bt40-h-40-gallon-hydronic-buffer-tank","title":"SpacePak AC-BT40-H 40 Gallon Hydronic Buffer Tank","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/literature.mestek.com\/dms\/SpacePak\/SPBT-5.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBrochure\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/literature.mestek.com\/dms\/SpacePak\/BT2-0321.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInstallation Manual \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/literature.mestek.com\/dms\/SpacePak\/SD-BT-0321.pdf\"\u003eProduct Data \/ Submittal \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eMODEL: BT40-H\u003cbr\u003ePart No: AC-BT40-H\u003cbr\u003eStorage Capacity, 40 US Gallons\u003cbr\u003eHeating Capacity, 6kW (20,500 BTU\/hr)\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/literature.mestek.com\/dms\/SpacePak\/SD-BT-0321.pdf\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures and Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e• Durable Stainless Steel Construction\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e• Polyurethane Resin Foam with R12 Insulation Valve\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e• Offered in 13, 26, 40, and 80 Gallon Capacities\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e• White Outer Housing\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e• ½\" NPT Aquastat Port\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e• Standard 6KW* (2 each 3kw Heater Elements for BT26-H, BT40-H and BT80-H. Only one 3kW** heater element for BT13-H) Electric Heat 240VAC 1PH\/60Hz\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e*20,500 BTU\/hr.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e**10,250 BTU\/hr\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SpacePak","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47345043964077,"sku":"SPK45ACBT40H","price":1250.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/5895\/3645\/files\/SpacePakBufferTank.jpg?v=1787909901"},{"product_id":"spacepak-ac-bt80-h-80-gallon-hydronic-buffer-tank","title":"SpacePak AC-BT80-H 80 Gallon Hydronic Buffer Tank","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/literature.mestek.com\/dms\/SpacePak\/SPBT-5.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBrochure\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/literature.mestek.com\/dms\/SpacePak\/BT2-0321.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInstallation Manual \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/literature.mestek.com\/dms\/SpacePak\/SD-BT-0321.pdf\"\u003eProduct Data \/ Submittal \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eMODEL: BT80-H\u003cbr\u003ePart No: AC-BT80-H\u003cbr\u003eStorage Capacity, 80 US Gallons\u003cbr\u003eHeating Capacity, 6kW (20,500 BTU\/hr)\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/literature.mestek.com\/dms\/SpacePak\/SD-BT-0321.pdf\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures and Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e• Durable Stainless Steel Construction\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e• Polyurethane Resin Foam with R12 Insulation Valve\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e• Offered in 13, 26, 40, and 80 Gallon Capacities\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e• White Outer Housing\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e• ½\" NPT Aquastat Port\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e• Standard 6KW* (2 each 3kw Heater Elements for BT26-H, BT40-H and BT80-H. 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