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wet return routing

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ChrisJ
ChrisJ Member Posts: 17,069
in Strictly Steam
Ok I'm assuming it doesn't matter but before I pipe my wet return I want some opinions.



I have two wet returns coming in from opposit directions.  Can I pipe it as shown in the top of my picture or will one cause the other not to drain?  One handles a lot more radiators than the other therefore will have a lot more flow.

Single pipe 392sqft system with an EG-40 rated for 325sqft and it's silent and balanced at all times.

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  • crash2009
    crash2009 Member Posts: 1,478
    I don't think it makes any difference

    which return is first or second from the Hartford.  When they re-did mine I just assumed it didn't matter.  Or the layout of the overhead returns decided where they were going to end up.  Now that you have asked, I went and checked mine, the return with the most EDR is farthest from the Hartford.



    I like the way these returns (in the picture) connect to the Hartford.  Looks kinda like the header on a car.
  • Jamie Hall
    Jamie Hall Member Posts: 26,838
    Won't make a bit of difference

    There will be a slight difference in head loss with a T like that, but I do mean small.  Like almost unmeasurable.  So don't worry about it.
    Br. Jamie, osb
    Building superintendent/caretaker, 7200 sq. ft. historic house museum with dependencies in New England
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