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pitch on steam radiator

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GTD
GTD Member Posts: 31
in Strictly Steam
How much of a pitch is needed on a radiator? thanks tom

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  • Fred
    Fred Member Posts: 8,542
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    1/2" should be plenty. On short rads, 1/4" will probably work
  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,538
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    Yes, one inch in 10 feet for a one-pipe radiator because the steam and condensate are in counterflow. Not much at all.
    Retired and loving it.

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