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Can one pipe steam systems be zoned

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dopey27177
dopey27177 Member Posts: 887
I recently was asked if one pipe steam systems can be zoned.

In my time as a consultant I was hired to make one pipe zoned systems to work properly.
Here the discussion revolves around poorly designed and proper installation.

The drawings and discussion are taken from my book Steam the Perfect Fluid and some of the Problems.
The book is available in Dan's library, Barnes and Noble,Amazon & Dorrance Publishing Pittsburgh, Pa

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  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 16,843
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    The drawings and discussion are taken from my book Steam the Perfect Fluid and some of the Problems.
    The book is available in Dan's library, Barnes and Noble,Amazon & Dorrance Publishing Pittsburgh, Pa

    Buy this book.
    All Steamed Up, Inc.
    Towson, MD, USA
    Steam, Vapor & Hot-Water Heating Specialists
    Oil & Gas Burner Service
    Consulting
    ethicalpaul
  • clammy
    clammy Member Posts: 3,112
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    I would second that ,I ll attest to that having spoken to mr Byron many many years ago about a giant old home and his knowledge of this stuff is all consuming and span many years ,he like Mr H is a true treasure of lost knowledge .i would gather anything he has written is loaded w little known facts that make our jobs easier and is a look back at history which is some times all you have to go with when looking at old stuff aside from number one rule hi goes to low weather temp or pressure lol but I would gather there’s a lot more then that in anything Jacob has written also he is one hell of a nice gentleman .it s awesome that your posting peace and good luck clammy
    R.A. Calmbacher L.L.C. HVAC
    NJ Master HVAC Lic.
    Mahwah, NJ
    Specializing in steam and hydronic heating
  • dopey27177
    dopey27177 Member Posts: 887
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    Thanks steam head & clammy

    Jake
  • ethicalpaul
    ethicalpaul Member Posts: 5,704
    edited October 2019
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    Here is the link in the HH store. I assume buying it with this link helps HH with some linking revenue so that's where I'm going to buy it: https://heatinghelp.com/store/detail/steam-the-perfect-fluid-for-heating-and-some-of-the-problems

    Plus as of this writing, it's about 1/3 off regular price
    NJ Steam Homeowner. See my sight glass boiler videos: https://bit.ly/3sZW1el