Sprinter Adventure Van Build Series Episode 14: In this installment of the Sprinter #VanLife Build Series we are tackling the first major install portion of our Hydronic Water Heating System. This system will allow us to heat and store hot water in our van using 3 distinct redundant methods a necessary luxury with a wife and dogs!

In case you aren't a Millenial and are wondering: Intro Inspiration -    • Alanis Morissette - Ironic (Official ...  

** NOTE: We are not professional builders and this video is for entertainment purposes only. We base our decisions on our own research, decades of knowledge gained from building other things and always with an engineering mindset. You should always follow the manufacturers instructions, do you own research and ONLY attempt projects like this at your OWN risk.

**NOTE: Some of the links below are affiliate links and we receive a small commission for purchases products through those end points. We will never recommend a product we don't stand behind and use ourselves. Everything listed below we used for our own build and weekly, if not daily, for our other ventures. Thank you for your support!

Tools Used
- Centerpunch - https://amzn.to/3NHbC9O
- Cordless Drill - https://amzn.to/47ljtke
- Drill Stops - https://amzn.to/4aFSpPO
- 90º Right Angle Cordless Drill - https://amzn.to/48d4Vo5
- Ingersol Rand 529 Airsaw - https://amzn.to/4aELS7R
- Astro PRN1 Rivnut Setter - https://amzn.to/3NOdz4t
- Stepless Crimping Kit - https://amzn.to/3voBjWe
- DT Solid Barrel Crimper - https://amzn.to/3tz7emw
- Wirefy Crimping Kit - https://amzn.to/3S06BvG
- Coolant Hose Clamps (if you want the real deal) - https://amzn.to/3RW6hxT

Supplies Used
- IsoTemp Slim 20L - http://tinyurl.com/isotemp-20L
- Espar S3 D5e 12VDC Hydronic Heater - http://tinyurl.com/tecvan-s3-d5e-cs
- M6 Rivnuts - https://www.mcmaster.com/95105A183/
- M10 Rivnuts - https://www.mcmaster.com/95105A199/
- 30x Gates Powergrip Hose Clamps - http://tinyurl.com/gates-pg-32929
- Webstone Hydronic Drain Fitting - https://amzn.to/3vrwT0M
- Loctite 592 Thread Sealant - https://amzn.to/3TErxJP
- Loctite LB 8036 - https://amzn.to/487GEQm
- 2x Gates 28625 Elbow - https://amzn.to/41BLNha
- Zoro Straight Coolant Fittings - http://tinyurl.com/straight-hose-conn...
- 1/2NPT Couplings - https://amzn.to/3RJJhAL
- Zoro 90º Angled Coolant Fittings - http://tinyurl.com/angled-hose-connector
- Napa Auto Molded Tank to Heat Plate Hose - http://tinyurl.com/napa-tank-hose
- 2X Gates 90º Molded Hose (Water Heater Connection) - https://amzn.to/47ejyX6
- Gates 90º Molded Hose (Espar Pump Connection) - https://amzn.to/48g1eOp
- Gates 28421 3/4” Standard Heater Hose - https://amzn.to/3ttOdlw
- Bosch Auxiliary Pump - https://amzn.to/3tA0p45
- Bosch Pump Pigtail Wire - https://amzn.to/4aDhVFe
- DT 2-Pin Plug Kit - https://amzn.to/3H08AcZ
- Rubber Grommet Kit - https://amzn.to/4aC69ei
- Stainless P-Clip Kit - https://amzn.to/47i1OKk
- High Temp 1” Braided Sleeving - https://amzn.to/3vkfQxS
- 1-1/8” Split Loom - https://www.mcmaster.com/2569K312-256...
- Trim-Lok Edge Protector - https://amzn.to/3TDuz0Z
- Exhaust Elbow - http://tinyurl.com/exhaust-elbow
- Exhaust Muffler (my kit didn’t come with one) - https://amzn.to/3tA8c1U
- OEM D5 Rubber Intake w/Frame Seal - http://tinyurl.com/9068326823
- Webasto Intake Silencer - https://amzn.to/47kYtdo
- OEM H88/H12 Coolant Pipes - http://tinyurl.com/9078301401
- Dorman Tee Connector - https://amzn.to/3RGAqQy

For shortening the Espar Pump Cable:
- MCON Pins - https://tinyurl.com/espar-mcon-pins
- MCON Seals - https://tinyurl.com/espar-mcon-seals

Video & Sound Equipment Used to Make this Video:
- SE Electronics Neom USB Microphone - https://amzn.to/3Aac34P
- Rode PSA1 Mic Stand - https://amzn.to/3H96FmR
- DJI Wireless Microphone (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED) - https://amzn.to/3fK0DhZ
- Sony AR7II - https://amzn.to/3CmDN9c
- Sony FE 16-35 F4 Lens - https://amzn.to/3ClzhI8
- Sony FE 85 F1.8 Lens (super crispy close-ups) - https://amzn.to/3DRMXeu
- SanDisk 2TB Extreme Portable SSD - https://amzn.to/47GXpSw

Video Contents & Chapter Markers:
0:00 - Wish You Had Hydronic Music Video (Intro)
1:17 - Moonraker Design Co
1:37 - Hydronics
2:25 - Isotemp Water Heater Install
8:19 - Espar D5e Install
13:44 - Overflow Tank Fabrication
15:14 - Coolant Hose Routing & Install
24:28 - Espar D5 Intake & Exhaust
26:00 - Wiring & Wrapping Up
31:30 - Moonraker Recap
32:52 - Outro

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