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Boiler Control - One Stage Boiler & DHW

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Tekmar
SKU:
260
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Boiler Control - One Stage Boiler & DHW
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Product Highlights

Product Highlight: Stages
1 Boiler
Product Highlight: Width (Inches)
7-9/16" Width
Product Highlight: Height
6-5/8"
Product Highlight: Voltage
240v
Product Highlight: Depth (Inches)
2-13/16" Depth
Product Highlight: Temperature Range (F)
-67°F - 266°F

Description

The Tekmar 260 boiler control is a microprocessor-based control designed to regulate the supply water temperature from a single boiler based on either outdoor air temperature or a DHW demand. The 260 can control either a DHW pump or valve and provide DHW Priority. A tekmar indoor sensor can be connected to the Tekmar 260 in order to provide indoor temperature feedback from the heating system.

Specifications:
  • Literature: D 260, A 260's, D 001, D 070
  • Control: Microprocessor PID control; This is not a safety (limit) control
  • Packaged Weight: 3.0 lb. (1340 g), Enclosure A, blue PVC plastic
  • Dimensions: 6-5/8" H x 7-9/16" W x 2-13/16" D (170 x 193 x 72 mm)
  • Approvals: CSA C US, meets ICES & FCC regulations for EMI/RFI
  • Ambient Conditions: Indoor use only, 32 to 113+F (0 to 45+C), < 90% RH non-condensing
  • Power Supply: 120 V +10% 50/60 Hz 1300 VA
  • Relays: 240 V (ac) 10 A 1/3 hp, pilot duty 240 VA
  • Demands: 20 to 260 V (ac) 2 VA
  • Sensors Included: NTC thermistor, 10 k @ 77+F (25+C +0.2+C) +=3892 Outdoor Sensor 070 and Universal Sensor 071
  • Optional Devices: Tekmar type #: 031, 032, 076, 077

Specs

Application:

Single Boiler

Stages:

1 Boiler

Width (Inches):

7-9/16"

Height:

6-5/8"

User Interface:

LCD

Push Button

Voltage:

240v

Depth (Inches):

2-13/16"

Ambient Conditions:

Indoor Only: 32°-113°F < 90% RH non-condensing

Power Supply:

120V (ac)

Relays:

240 V (ac) 10 A-1/3 hp- pilot duty 240 VA

Temperature Range (F):

-67°F - 266°F

Max Temp (F):

266°F

Min Temp (F):

-67°F

Control:

Microprocessor PID control

Weight (lbs):

3 lbs

Demands:

20 to 260 V (ac) 2 VA

Sensors:

NTC Thermistor, 10 k ohm @ 77°F

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smart control

Excellent control capable of automation of the heat curve. Easily installed for those who understand controls. Love the adaptive DHW priority. All of tekmar controls are great 👍
mike
stormville ny
5 years ago
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Works great

I used this on my boiler to automatically set the temperature of the boiler based on outside temp. Prior I had to manually increase boiler temp on super cold days or it would not hear all zones properly.
Ryan
Boston,ma
10 years ago
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Tekmar 260

Use These Items In Apartment Complexes For Some Control Of The Heat But Unfortunately Most Buildings Are Not Piped To Operate At Lower Temperatures For Fear Of Condensing Cast Iron Boilers So The Usable Temperature Range Is Generally 160°F To 200°F Supply Temperature If System Is Sized With A 20° Delta T. If a System Is Piped As An Injection System, Primary/Secondary Or Makes Use Of 3 Way Or 4 Way Mixing Valves As Opposed To Straight Through You Will Get A Much Greater Range Of Temperature To Work With Which Will Result In Better Comfort And Fuel Savings. 14 Gauge Wire And Larger Is Difficult To Install In The Terminals.
Jim
Howard Beach NY
11 years ago
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Great control

Every hot water boiler with a indirect HW heater should have this control so you can save mucho$$$$$$$
Heat miser
Harrison NY
12 years ago
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Flexible full featured

Reset control and DHW priority
Josh
Alaska
14 years ago
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Great Product

a great product to save on fuel costs
chico
Pennsylvania
15 years ago
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Used to stop overheating

I have a five zone (two radiant floor, 3 cast iron radiator) system on newer non-condensing Utica gas boiler and had a problem with the house overheating. After t-stat stopped calling for heat and zones and boiler shut off the house would still build about to about 10 degrees over t-stat setting (this was at 160 degree water temp). Lowering boiler temp to solved problem but on cold days house was too cold! Tekmar 260 solved the problem! My only wish was that it had an relay for 120volt power connected to the warm weather shutdown feature that could be used to power my zone circulators. Tekmar's only solution for zoning is the more expensive TN4 system with multiple add on cards. I added my own WWSD for the zone circulators with a RANCO temp relay. Overall, the 260 is great and very smart. Not sure about savings because I had also added a zone in the basement but gas bills seem to be about same or little less that previous years. System is a true primary-secondary, three zone circulators (one with three zone valves for radiator zones) with boiler by-pass loop. I do not use the indirect domestic water heater feature but piped it for future use.
Rubin
New Jersey
15 years ago
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A WORTHY PRODUCT

I had this unit installed in my 8 unit apt bldg, to use on HW Boiler...after 1 year, my bal. billing went from $420, to $275/month. A great savings due to less usage. Installing them on all my buildings.
JOE D.
WILLIAMSVILLE N.Y.
16 years ago
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Tekmar 260 Boiler Control

The Tekmar 260 was easy to install and the directions to do so were very good. It is a good looking control and easily mountable. I still have to see how it works with my existing boiler controls during the winter months.
Bernie78
Manistee, Mi
16 years ago
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Product Q&A

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Q: Can someone please answer a question regarding terminal type unit? We have baseboard in our home (the aluminum fin kind). I assumed we would program terminal unit 6 ("Baseboard") but some folks online have said because we have baseboard with aluminum fins, we should really use terminal unit 4 ("Fin Tube Convector"). Which is correct? Thanks for your help!

Asked by Marie 11 years ago

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4 fin tube convection is the correct one  Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone

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It actually doesn't matter too much. All it does is set the reference temps for the water through the pipes. Fin tube has boiler max @ 200, Baseboard has boil max @ 170.

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Q: is the tekmar 260 a good match for the Burnham PVG5NI-GS? my boiler is a single stage, iron heat exchanger, non-variable speed, is there a chance of fuel condensation at lower temps? thanks Spyros

Asked by spyros 13 years ago

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A non-condensing boiler generally should not be operated below 140 degrees F. When configuring the Tekmar 260, the type of terminal unit will influence the recommended design supply temperature (BOIL DSGN), and minimum supply temperature (BOIL MIN) for greatest efficiency. For your non-condensing boiler, do not specify a temperature less than 140 degrees for BOIL DSGN or BOIL MIN. Take a look at Terminal Units on page 6, and section B3 on page 7 of the Tekmar 260 Data Brochure for more detailed explanation. http://s3.pexsupply.com/manuals/***.****03/53188_PROD_FILE.pdf

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I believe it is. I have a Weil MClain. I live in New York,. The lowest temp my boiler ran at was 135 degrees. I didn't notice any condensation issues. Over the past 2 years. I have hot water baseboard, I only noticed a problem with a room over the garage. Since water running through baseboard was not 190 degrees that room had trouble maintaining temp on cold days. I added about 3 feet of baseboard and had no more issues. It has been difficult estimating savings, because the winters have been very different since I put it in. Unfortunately my electric utility was working on the lines and caused a power surge that wiped out the tekmar. I'm waiting to see if they are going to pay to replace it. I hope this was helpful Bob

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The 260 should will work fine for you if you set the lowest set point to 140. This will virtually eliminate the risk of condensation as the return temperature should be greater than 120 deg.

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The boiler temperature is a settable item in the controller. My memory is that the Tekmar 260 has a minimum low setpoint of 140 degrees. It will not allow you to program a boiler setpoint below that temp. Nor does the outdoor reset schedule allow for a lower temperature than that. That setpoint is the temperature of the fluid in the boiler, not your stack temperature. Low stack temps mean shorter run times to achieve the setpoint, not lower combustion temps in the burner chamber. If you are worried about condensation due to short run times, then pick a higher value for your minimum boiler temp.

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Sounds like a good match. I have the same basic boiler. I've used this controller for two seasons and haven't seen any condensation. This unit has delayed firing to prevent short burns and you can set the low(and high) temp limit by preset or change it manually to your own needs.

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The 260 has a lower temp limit setting to try to limit condensation problems, but I've never used it, so I can't verify how well it works. Without adjusting this setting, I suspect you'd for sure run into condensation problems with the outdoor reset feature & sensor enabled. John

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yes it is and as far as the condensation is concerned during the setup the 260 will need input on the unit its being hooked up to and one of the settings is for you to check the manufactures suggested lowest allowable temp to prevent condensation so what ever temp you input the 260 will never fall below that temp it also will need the highest allowable temp as well and it will never let the boiler get any higher than that number . The 260 is a perfect fit for your application just remember you need to install a sensor well in the boiler so it can read the water temp .This is not included in the kit

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Q: Where can I buy the optional timer I think the model number is 30

Asked by Albert 14 years ago

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We believe you may be referring to the 033 timer, which is available at the link below. http://www.pexsupply.com/Tekmar-033-tekmarNet4-Timer-7891000-p

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Q: How do I control a tankless water heater with the Teknar 260?

Asked by Matt 15 years ago

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The Tekmar 260 control is a boiler control, not a tankless water heater control. It will not work with a tankless water heater.

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Q: I have a Burnham V74 boiler with 5 heating zones controlled by circulating pumps. I also have an indirect water heater and a spa(presently on a tekmar 150)with circulating pumps also. Is the 401 the best unit or should I consider the 260?

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The 260 should work well in this application.

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Q: I have a one stage non condensing boiler 2 zones and DHW What con trol would is use the d260 I also have a argo zone controller on it for my pump control

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Yes, this unit will work for you.

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Q: Will this model replace the techmar 353?

Asked by Steve 15 years ago

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No, the replacement for the Tekmar 353 would be the Tekmar 356.

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Q: Dose 260 the same as 251or did it replace it?

Asked by Mike 15 years ago

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The 260 replaces the 251.

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Q: How do you wire in boiler demand?

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Please refer to page 11 of the following Installation Guide: http://s3.pexsupply.com/manuals/1302535675203/53188_PROD_FILE.pdf

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Q: How do i adjust the outside temp sensor

Asked by Eddie the man 16 years ago

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The temperature sensor can not be adjusted, as it simply reads the outside temperature. If the readings are not accurate, it could be that the sensor is defective, the wiring of the unit is incorrect, or the sensor is not placed in the right location. It should be situated on the north side of the house without exposure to direct sunlight, otherwise the readings could be incorrect.

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