Zoning a diverter tee system ?

Bill Doyley

I've got a good deal of the piping system exposed and wanted to split the heating units coming off the main pipe into two separate zones. The path back to the boiler is through a finished room and I'm trying to avoid breaking up the ceiling or "chasing" new pipes around the perimeter by accomplishing the zoning electrically.Is there a way to accomplish this using "zone valves" and a thermostat or two, or would that play havoc with the heat transfer ?

don_120

If

you want to split the loop into two zones,then you have no choice but to run new pipes back to the boiler.
Also you would need two new circ or a pressure differential
bypass valve.They are always from to dail in.

Have you check into using trv,they also make them for baseboards as well,just dont remember where I've seen them.

May I ask why it is you feel you need to zone the system?
And what you're hoping to accomplish by doing so.

Just make sure you do the math,depends on how much mass your boiler has,as to rather you would need a buffer tank or not to keep it from short cycling.

Look into find a contractor..it will be money well spent.

Good Luck!