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Old Steam system
George75
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I have an old steam system that has been converted to district how water.
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system has a nice old pipe system, they added a circulator to the system, (cast iron radiators).
The question is the piping on the radiators, They piped it so the hot water enters the bottom and exits the top.
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Seems like you would be fighting gravity.
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What is the proper way to pipe these?
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system has a nice old pipe system, they added a circulator to the system, (cast iron radiators).
The question is the piping on the radiators, They piped it so the hot water enters the bottom and exits the top.
.
Seems like you would be fighting gravity.
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What is the proper way to pipe these?
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Not a huge concern. Ideally, the supply should enter the top, and exit the bottom. In a pumped system, there is no longer any gravity working on the water. Are the radiators heating properly?0 -
It is not ideal but it will function
There is a slight loss in heating rate when piped this way.Cost is what you spend , value is what you get.
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Re old steam
They have some balance issues, using Danfoss valves, but I will check on flow if this piping is ok.
Thanks,0 -
Re old steam
They have some balance issues, using Danfoss valves, but I will check on flow if this piping is ok.
Thanks,0
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