Demonstration Environment
// SYSTEM SCOPE & INSTALLATION BOUNDARIES / MB-MECH-SPEC-2025
SHOAL LAKE BASELINE: ~85 mg/L CaCO₃ • WINTER GROUND INTAKE: 2°C

Six Mechanical Service Families Built for Prairie Basements.

We specify, install, and calibrate residential hot-water heating and drinking filtration. Every system is engineered around verified utility-room gas supply, dedicated venting geometry, and punishing sub-zero winter Delta-T loads.

Design Delta-T Target ΔT = 53°C

Calculated from 2°C municipal intake to 55°C tank store / 49°C safe fixture distribution.

CATALOG PROTOCOLS /

Mechanical Execution Scopes

SCOPE 01 // TANK-STORAGE Direct Replacement

Atmospheric & Power-Vent Tank Replacement

Code-compliant direct swap of aging galvanized or glass-lined tanks. Engineered for standard 40 to 60-gallon volumetric capacities with B-Vent chimney liner integrity review or 2" PVC power-vent motor installation.

VENTING PATH: Vertical B-Vent or Sidewall PVC
STORAGE VOLUME: 40, 50, or 60 US Gallons
SAFETY MANDATE: Thermostatic Valve Tempering
SCOPE 02 // CONDENSING-FLOW High Efficiency

High-Efficiency Condensing Tankless Conversions

Full basement conversion to wall-hung continuous on-demand hot water. Sized for up to 199,000 BTU modulating dual heat exchangers, requiring dedicated 3/4" gas rough-in verification and direct dual 2"/3" polypropylene venting.

GAS SUPPLY: Dedicated 3/4" NPT Min. 5" W.C.
BURNER MAX: 199,000 BTU/h Modulating
COLD ΔT FLOW: 4.8 - 5.4 GPM @ 2°C Ground Temp
SCOPE 03 // HYBRID-ELECTRICAL Heat Pump

Hybrid Electric Heat Pump Water Heaters

Ultra-efficient heat pump storage units extracting ambient basement air thermal energy. Demands minimum 700 ft³ unconfined volume, gravity floor drain access for condensate, and dedicated 240V/30A electrical service breaker.

PANEL SERVICE: Dedicated 240V / 30-Amp Line
ROOM VOLUME: ≥ 700 cu. ft. Unconfined Air
CONDENSATE: Tuned Trap to Floor Waste Pit
SCOPE 04 // POINT-OF-USE Reverse Osmosis

Kitchen Reverse Osmosis & Sub-Micron Filtration

Under-sink or utility-room multi-barrier drinking purification. Includes multi-stage sediment/carbon block pre-filters, high-rejection semi-permeable membrane, remineralizing alkaline stage, and dedicated lead-free air-gap tap.

MICRON RATING: 0.0001 Micron Polyamide
POST-TREATMENT: pH Balancer + Ca/Mg Re-add
DISCHARGE LINE: Direct Air-Gap Tailpiece Clamp
SCOPE 05 // PRESSURE-SAFETY Code Mandatory

Safety Hardware Calibration & Thermal Expansion

Corrective containment for closed-loop residential plumbing with municipal check valves. Installation and pressure charging of potable thermal expansion bladders and precision calibration of ASSE 1017 mixing valves to 49°C.

EXPANSION TANK: Pre-charged to Static PSI (60)
TEMPERING VALVE: Lead-Free ASSE 1017 Regulated
T&P DRAIN RUN: Air-gapped 6" from Floor Drain
SCOPE 06 // ANNUAL-MAINT Diagnostics

Tankless Exchanger Descaling & Burner Diagnostics

Preventative maintenance procedure to reverse thermal efficiency decline. Recirculating food-grade virgin solution flush, optical combustion chamber examination, flame sensor deoxidation, and condensate neutralization refill.

CIRCULATION: 45-min Submersible Cycle
BURNER CHECK: CO Test & Draft Verification
NEUTRALIZER: Calcium Carbonate Media Repl.
CRITICAL SAFETY & CODE BOUNDARIES • CAN/CSA-B149.1 & MANITOBA ELECTRICAL CODE

We do NOT provide DIY gas line modification kits, self-venting homeowner tutorials, or unverified electrical panel rewiring instructions. Prairie winter backdrafting risks, carbon monoxide buildup, and high-pressure fuel hazards require certified trade installation. Every project scope mandates our on-site technical diagnostic inspection prior to commissioning.

STRICT TRADE-ONLY DISPATCH
ASSESSMENT INTERDEPENDENCY MATRIX

Homeowner Goals Mapped to Utility-Room Prerequisites

Review technical baseline criteria before specifying equipment. Mechanical compatibility is constrained by existing panel amperage, meter flow limits, and basement geometry.

Primary Homeowner Goal Recommended Architecture Gas Supply Baseline Electrical Requirement Venting Geometry Drain Proximity
Lowest initial cost, simple like-for-like replacement Atmospheric Tank 40/50G 1/2" NPT (36-40k BTU) None (Millivolt valve) Standard 3"/4" B-Vent chimney Within 10ft for T&P run
Chimney liner degraded; sidewall exhaustion required Power-Vent Tank 50G 1/2" NPT (40-42k BTU) 120V / 15A standard outlet 2" or 3" PVC sidewall core Standard floor drain access
Endless hot water, reclaiming floor space, high efficiency Modulating Condensing Tankless 3/4" NPT (160-199k BTU) 120V / 15A GFCI dedicated Direct-Vent dual 2"/3" Poly Acidic condensate drain
Zero fossil-fuel usage, maximum energy bill reduction Hybrid Heat Pump Tank 65G N/A (Capped gas line) 240V / 30A Dedicated Line None (Ambient basement air) Gravity drain for AC water
Purified drinking water with mineral rebalancing Multi-Stage RO Under-Sink N/A None (Hydraulic pressure) None Sink tailpiece waste clamp
Gas line capacity must be certified with manometer pressure drop tests during furnace + heater concurrent load. WINNIPEG HYDRO & CENTRA GAS CALIBRATION BENCHMARK
NEXT MECHANICAL PROTOCOL

Ready to calibrate your mechanical room requirements?

Submit your utility-room photos, current venting setup, and municipal service parameters for an engineer-reviewed scoping assessment without sales pressure.