[Video Now Available] Roof Snow Melting Case Study: Yomogihira Onsen Izumiya (Nagaoka City)

Roof snow melting system, kerosene boiler heat source, hot water circulation type, panel concealment method.

Yohira Onsen in Niigata Prefecture is a quiet hot spring area nestled in the mountains, surrounded by rich nature and streams, located southeast of Echigo Nagaoka. Affectionately known as the "hidden retreat of Nagaoka," it exudes a charming atmosphere with fresh greenery in summer, autumn leaves in fall, and snowy landscapes in winter. Izumiya has had snow melting equipment installed for some time, but at Yohira Onsen, which is close to the former Yamakoshi Village in Nagaoka City, there were some areas where the melting was not satisfactory. Therefore, we carried out roof metal sheeting replacement and renovations to the snow melting equipment alongside the exterior wall painting renovation. After changing the heat dissipation surface to original aluminum heat dissipation panels and thick copper pipes, we received feedback saying, "It melts significantly better than before, and fuel efficiency has also improved." Using an oil-fired boiler as the heat source and antifreeze as the circulating liquid, the hot water circulation type snow melting system melts snow over an area of approximately 600 square meters without water sprinkling.

Snow melting equipment