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George75
George75 Member Posts: 3
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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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  • JStar
    JStar Member Posts: 2,752
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    RE

    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?
  • Charlie from wmass
    Charlie from wmass Member Posts: 4,322
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    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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  • George75
    George75 Member Posts: 3
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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,
  • George75
    George75 Member Posts: 3
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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,
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