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Single pipe parrallel to single pip counter flow

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Ed_9
Ed_9 Member Posts: 2
in THE MAIN WALL
Was wondering if I can do this. I want to finish my basement and the return side sits lower than the supply side and takes up some much needed headroom. Just curious before I call someone in. Would it be possible to just cap the end of the main run and vent it (of course make sure it's pitched back properly)?

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  • Unknown
    Unknown Member
    If you increase it's size you can

    otherwise there isn't room for the condensate.

    Noel
  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 18,217
    There's more to it than that

    You would need to install a new main that is one pipe size larger. The existing main was not sized to allow condensate to flow back against the steam.

    A better solution might be a "rise and drip" where the level of the main is raised, and the low point gets a new "drip" line to drain any condensate that might accumulate there.

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