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Equalizer transition point

info43
info43 Member Posts: 51
in Strictly Steam
Hi all!

My equalizer and boiler-return pipe will be 2” and my wet return is 1 1/2” where is the proper place to make the transition?

Thanks for reading my question.

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  • hvacfreak2
    hvacfreak2 Member Posts: 500
    I would say on the riser after the header turns down ( full header size through the last turn ). There may be other options but that one is safe.
    hvacfreak

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  • newagedawn
    newagedawn Member Posts: 586
    at the hartford loop 2" below the bottom of gauge glass
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  • hvacfreak2
    hvacfreak2 Member Posts: 500
    newagedawn said:

    at the hartford loop 2" below the bottom of gauge glass

    I misread this is correct , equalizer to wet return.
    hvacfreak

    Mechanical Enthusiast

    Burnham MST 396 , 60 oz gauge , Tigerloop , Firomatic Check Valve , Mcdonnell Miller 67 lwco , Danfoss RA2k TRV's

    Easyio FG20 Controller

  • info43
    info43 Member Posts: 51
    edited January 2018
    **edited**
    Thanks, 2" below the bottom of gauge glass would be after the 2" short nipple, so either at the Tee in yellow or midway between the Tee and the elbow above.



  • Ironman
    Ironman Member Posts: 7,720
    Use a reducing 90 or a bull head Tee (1.5 X 1.5 X 2). There should be a close nipple there, as shown, to prevent water hammer.
    Bob Boan
    You can choose to do what you want, but you cannot choose the consequences.
  • info43
    info43 Member Posts: 51
    Thank you all for the advise!

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