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Originally Posted by Jeffrey
Just after purchasing one online, I heard back from SMB West stating that I need a double wall flat plate. What is that? I looked at close to 40 different units online and never saw any were labeled as double wall.
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Yes, you will want a double wall. The double wall flat plate heat exchanger has a tiny air gap between the two fluids. The air gaps will have a drain on the bottom that in the event of a leak, the leaking fluid will drain out and not contaminate the other fluid. Double wall units aren't quite as efficient at heat transfer and are typically more expensive. I can't recommend a replacement as I removed mine and separated my water system after the poisoning incident of 2010.
- Eric