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Maximum EDR for 1\" pipe

I have a 1" pipe in a counterflow situaution feeding 33 SFT of EDR. Works OK in the winter when boiler cycles often and piping remains warm between cycles. In the fall and spring, when radiator and piping cools completely, I start to pull condensate into the radiator. There are two radiators connected to this feed. One is 21 SFT and the other 12 sft. What is the maximum 1" will feed? I could remove the 12 SFT radiator. Any possible soulutions to run both? They have TRV's on them

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  • Brad White_55
    Brad White_55 Member Posts: 6
    1\" = 28 EDR maximum

    I would valve off the 12 SF radiator as a test if you have not done so already, Dave.

    To serve both, a 1-1/4" riser would work much better, handling 55 EDR.

    What you are experiencing is classic under-sizing apparently. Velocity entrainment of moisture as part of that.
  • chuck_6
    chuck_6 Member Posts: 107
    1\" = 28 sq ft EDR

    Dave, Brad:

    28 sq ft EDR is correct for 1" pipe. I checked on Burnham's website and it says max for 1 1/4" is 62 sq ft EDR.

    Brad - you give a lot of good advice here. I would like to get in touch with you for some opinions. My email is chuck.horvath@americas.ing.com

    Chuck
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