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Chris K
Chris K Member Posts: 5
in THE MAIN WALL
Am installing a joist trak radiant floor. We were trying to use up a partial roll of tubing and came up about 3 feet short of reaching the manifold at the end. Should I pull this all down and redo with a full roll or can I get away with putting a coupling in the end to reach the manifold?

If I put a coupling into one loop, should I put a coupling in the second loop so the flow loss will be even or just even the flow with the valves at the manifold. I still need to hit the flow rate of 2.5gpm through the floor and don't know if that coupling will screw things up..

Thanks for any help....

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  • Terry
    Terry Member Posts: 186


    put the coupling in - only leave access to this area if possible incase you ever need to check/recrimp your connection.

  • I. Wundermich
    I. Wundermich Member Posts: 9
    joint

    use a compression by compression coupling, heat shrink over it after it has been pressure tested. Fill it up. Have a nice day.

    Do not put a joint in the next loop to balance the flow. Use the flow setter on the manufacured manifold to balance flow.
  • Chris K
    Chris K Member Posts: 5


    Thanks!! Whole lot easier than pulling all that tubing down again.
  • Kniggit
    Kniggit Member Posts: 123


    you aint kiddin
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