Monoflo ''t'' question

 
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Post by Olllotj » Fri. Nov. 02, 2018 1:24 pm

Hows it working? Where are the pictures?!

 
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Post by Dave 1234 » Fri. Nov. 02, 2018 2:18 pm

Olllot , I just got the system filled and pressurized . The new taps are valved off. When I get back to running pipe it should work well.

Gotta go to my real job for a few days .

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Post by Dave 1234 » Fri. Nov. 16, 2018 6:12 pm

Ok, a quick update on adding in 4 additional cast iron radiators to my monoflow system.

Three were close to the loop, so they are now on the monoflow ''t''s . I have to say the monoflow ''t''s are simple and work great, good heat, no moving parts and drama free.

The one last radiator that worried me was over a hundred feet of piping from the main loop, ( total, supply and return ) . That one my buddy Dave said ''just put a curculator on it'', so that's how I did it.

It.s nice to have it done and working well now .

Thanks to all who helped me out !! :yes:

Dave

 
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Post by CoalHeat » Fri. Nov. 16, 2018 8:40 pm

The Monoflow tee is designed to be used where a radiator is connected to a loop hydronic system. It is installed on the return side of the radiator. It's designed to create a drop in pressure in the pipe that is connected to the radiator (venturi effect). Connecting one backwards on the feed side won't achieve anything other then costing you more money, monoflow tees cost a bit more then a standard tee. If you aren't building a loop system, just running the feed into the radiator then you don't need a monoflow. The advantage of a loop system over plumbing multiple radiators in series is you have a continuous flow throughout the system, all the radiators will maintain even temperature. With a series plumbed system the first radiator will be considerably hotter then the last radiator in line.

Note* I just read your last post, I guess you know what I was just explaining..lol. Glad it worked out for you.

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