Unexpected Storm Drops 5" of Snow - Lets Make a Heated Driveway Time Lapse & Melt It Away! - 2-27-23

On Monday February 27th, 2023 at about 3PM it started snowing heavily in the Buffalo area. I was at work and didn't even notice until I looked out the window at 4 PM and noticed everything already covered with 2"+. The evening commute home was a disaster, and by the time I got home the driveway had already accumulated 4-5". I added footage from the security cameras so you can watch how quickly it accumulates, and I turned on the driveway on (and started the time-lapse) around 6:20 PM. By 2:20 AM on 2-24-23, the driveway was clear and mostly dry so I deactivated the system. By morning, it was completely dry & clear, no ice. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:38 - Camera Footage 02:44 - Time Lapse Camera 1 02:58 - Time Lapse Camera 2 03:38 - Time Lapse Camera 3 04:59 - Stats & Outro If you’re new to my channel and want to follow this project from the beginning (in order, regardless of upload date), please visit my Heated Driveway / Snowmelt playlist which can be found here:    • Heated Driveway / Snow Melt System Design,...   The playlist will have all of my videos in the correct order form start to present, regardless of the date I uploaded them. It starts with how I designed the PEX and Snowmelt Loop Layout, shows the process of installing the actual heated concrete slab, demonstrates how I did the math to calculate the boiler and pump sizes, installation of all of the components, and ends with lots of time-lapse of the system melting snow. It also includes snowmelt system startup and shutdown videos, as well as walkthroughs of the mechanical room, continuous circulation design and electrical system. Below are links to several of the products, tools, video equipment and channels that I used to build the system. You can find more comprehensive lists at: Http://www.cdecker.com Please note that as an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Products I used to build the system: -Takagi T-H3-DV-N Tankless Water Heaters (2): https://amzn.to/3Fe6nbu -3" Diversitech Concentric Vent Kits (2): https://amzn.to/32ja8h2 -Taco 0013-SF3 Circulator Pump Stainless Steel (3): https://amzn.to/3yVwtOh -Taco 006-ST4 Recirc Pump (2): https://amzn.to/3eyy432 -Taco VT2218 Variable Speed ECM Pump (2): https://amzn.to/3sKVL0f -100 Plate Flat Plate Heat Exchanger 400,000 BTU's: https://amzn.to/3pbMlsE -Enbrighten Z-Wave Plus Smart Light Switch with SimpleWire (2): https://amzn.to/3sj3p1G -1 1/2" Epoxy Coated Copper Tube Split Ring Extension Hangers (10): https://amzn.to/3EalIZm -1" Epoxy Coated Copper Tube Split Ring Extension Hangers (20): https://amzn.to/33Kkd7C -1" Swing Check Valves (5): https://amzn.to/3pBg8Lo -10"x8" ABS Plastic Dustproof Waterproof IP65 Junction Box: https://amzn.to/3FCfbrX -Waterproof Dustproof IP67 Junction Box Gray 6.9 x 4.9 x 3.9 inch: https://amzn.to/3pynDmn -Wayne PC4 1/2 HP Cast Iron Pump for Filling: https://amzn.to/32L4Xqk -Ranco ETC-111000 Digital Temperature Controls (5): https://amzn.to/3HknvNj -Rubber Washing Machine Fill Hoses, 3/4 inch FHT, 8 Ft: https://amzn.to/3mGUzXZ Tools I used to build the system: -12" Adjustable Wrenches (2): https://amzn.to/3HhAzTF -Rectorseal No. 5 Pipe Thread Sealant: https://amzn.to/3HiR0Px -Blue Monster 1/2" Blue Teflon Tape: https://amzn.to/3JnhqBF -High Intensity Trigger Start Mapp Gas Torch Head: https://amzn.to/3z6l0LE -14.1 oz Bernzomatic Pre-Filled MAP-Pro Gas Torch Style Cylinders (2): https://amzn.to/3EEA1FM -Oatey 29025 Safe-Flo Wire Solder, 1 Lb Bulk, Solid, Gray, Silver: https://amzn.to/3z6PWLI -9'' x 12'' Welding Pad Protector, Carbon Felt Torch Soldering Heat Shield, High Temp Flame--Resistant Fabric, Plumbers Pad: https://amzn.to/3Hk9y22 What I use to record my videos and time lapse videos: -GoPro Hero 8: https://amzn.to/3qu6ppC -Joby JB01507 GorillaPod 3K Kit : https://amzn.to/3pClzde -SanDisk 256GB Extreme microSDXC Memory Card: https://amzn.to/3zdZJjd I will be uploading more videos of the system in action each winter, as well as several videos of the installation process, including soldering, filling with glycol, venting, etc. If there is something in particular you would like to see, please ask, and I will make a video of it. If you enjoy my content, please consider subscribing to my channel by clicking the following link:    / @deckerchristopherj   Music Credit: ❰Chillstep❱ Sappheiros & Almaa - Dreams   / sappheirosmusic   Link -    • ❰Chillstep❱ Sappheiros & Almaa - Dreams   #heateddriveway #snowmelt #buffalo #timelapse