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Setting flow on primary loop

No, can't say as I ever have. However, it does look interesting. It also looks rather expensive. I have found that what we disign around and what actually happends in the field are two completely different things, and the one we designed for rarley if ever comes true.

How much do these puppies cost?

ME

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  • Mike Lampkin_2
    Mike Lampkin_2 Member Posts: 124
    Primary loop flow


    I wanted to check and adjust, if necessary, the flow rate
    on a primary loop circulator. What would be the easiest way
    in your opinion to do this and how would you go about it?
    There is no balancing valve on the primary loop to adjust
    the flow at present.
    Thanks,
    Mike Lampkin
  • Base it on Delta Tea...

    Which means, grab yourself a big fat mug of Delta Tea as made by John Siegenthaler, a digital thermometer, a folding easy chair (everyone has one of these in their trucks, right...?) and choke the flow (cause I guarantee the pump is gonna be too big) until you see the differential in temperature you originally planned on having. For a boiler loop, 30 degrees is good. For the main loop, it depends on what you planned on seeing and what the actual conditions are at the time of setting.

    Of course, all of this assumes you've tested and tuned the boiler to it's rated efficiency. Once you've got it all fine tuned, kick back, enjoy the sights and sounds of a well planned good working machine, and sip some Delta Tea!!

    Happy Delta Tea Hydronicing!!

    ME
  • Mike Lampkin_2
    Mike Lampkin_2 Member Posts: 124
    Enjoyed that Delta-Tea

    Hi Mark,
    I enjoyed that mug of Delta-Tea, but I may have to check
    the ph level, since it was looking a little green. It must
    have been left over from the 17-March. Have you ever used
    any products, such as FlowGuard, which will also give you
    a visual indication and balance the flow at the same time?
    I also want to make sure that I'm operating in the middle
    of the pump curve, lets say with a flow of 10 gallons that
    will produce a Delta-Tea of 30 degrees.
    Thanks for the drink,
    Mike Lampkin

  • hot_rod
    hot_rod Member Posts: 23,804
    I like 'em for

    setting flow on on injection loops. Really not that expensive in 3/4 & 1" sizes. No reps or dealers in my state so I can buy direct from www.istec-corp.com

    May be get a better price from a wholesale supplier.

    hot rod
    Bob "hot rod" Rohr
    trainer for Caleffi NA
    Living the hydronic dream
  • Mike Lampkin_2
    Mike Lampkin_2 Member Posts: 124
    FlowGuard Info


    Hi Mark,
    I e-mailed some info to you, regarding the FlowGuard
    product. Let me know if you didn't receive it and I will
    re-send. Thanks, Mike Lampkin
  • Mike Lampkin_2
    Mike Lampkin_2 Member Posts: 124
    Nice Application


    I really like the idea of seeing what's going on with
    the flow and being able to fine tune the system. Thanks
    for the good pics.
    Regards, Mike Lampkin
  • Marc Sherby
    Marc Sherby Member Posts: 11
    FlowGuards circut setters

    Watts Radiant has the 1" 1-13 gpm FlowGuard circuit setters in their catalog and we stock them here at Radiant Heat Supply.
  • Never made it Mike...

    try again to markeatherton@hotmail.com

    Thanks!

    ME
  • Mike Lampkin_2
    Mike Lampkin_2 Member Posts: 124
    Re-sent message

    Hi Mark,
    I just tried re-sending the info to your e-mail address.
    Hopefully, it got to you this time.
    ML
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