Space between the diverter and regular tees

Paul Lang

I am going to install a kickspace heater off the main heating pipe. The heater is about a foot above the main pipe. I plan to use a regular tee (3/4"x1/2") at the feed side and a diverter tee (3/4"x1/2") at the return side. My question now is how much space between the two tees should I reserve. From the heating Q&A on this website, I understand I should keep a space of 6" to 12" if I use TWO diverter tees. What if I just use one diverter tee? Do I still need the same space? Due to the working space, it would be more difficult for me to have the two tees separated by more than 4". Is it O.K. or not acceptable?

EJW

Diverter tee's

If you use a diverter tee and a regular tee you will need to keep them 18" apart. EJW

Ron Schroeder_2

At 4", you will probably need two diverter tees.

Paul Lang

Thanks a lot! I'll think about these two options.

jesse the great

the spacing in the tee's varies between manufacturer
bell&gosset mono-flow tees the spacing should be up to 6"
taco vanturi tees the spacing can be up to 12"