Panel Radiatior Install help.

John H_2

I need to add a panel radiator to the end of a 2nd floor baseboard loop. I am confused whether to pipe the radiator in series with the zone and use the diverter valve or just use 1 or 2 monoflow T's and run 1/2" pex to the unit.

I will be using the thermostatic head for temp control.

My concern with using the diverter valve is noise. Buderus says anymore than 2 GPM can create noise and I have no idea what a Grundfos 3 speed is pumping on my setup (Med position).

If I go with monoflows should I use just 1 or use 2 with the cones facing each other.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks
John

Chas_2

2 mono flow

Install 2 mono flow tee's and you can adjust the by pass ,i recently installed 4 buderus panel rads off a home run layout using a grunfos on low speed no velocity noises at all peace and good luck clammy

ScottMP

I agree

Use mono-flows. You can be fine with one tee and even using just one on the return.Just to be safe use two .

I would worry that the TRV, as it closes, may create velocity noise and connecting to the end of the loop could cause flow problems.

Scott

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John H_2

So by going the monoflow route I'm pretty sure I dont need the diverter valve. Are the Buderus Thermostatic heads any good or do you prefer just using the stock flow setter valve. It is going in a walk in closet.

Thanks again for all your advise.

John

ScottMP

The flowsetter

will give you a fixed setting as you feel comfortable with.

The Buderus thermostatic head will adjust the output if its over heating the room. It will not turn on the zone, only operate when the zone the panle is connected too is operated.

If its a seperate zone and your are using constant circulation then the TRV will open and close and "sip" the heat it needs. Very nice.

I have no problem with the Buderus head and use them quite often.

Scott

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Mellowman

hi

I would use a deverter on the bottom so when the nonelectric closes the zone is not restricted by the monoflow tees. I would check that the water will be hot enough at the end of the line to supply the heat needed. my 2 cents good luck