D DD3 New Member Joined Mar 29, 2011 Messages 2 Reaction score 0 Location Seattle, WA Mar 29, 2011 #1 Is it always necessary to install two pumps when you have two hot water recirc loops? Can you install a balancing valve instead?
Is it always necessary to install two pumps when you have two hot water recirc loops? Can you install a balancing valve instead?
P phishfood Professional Professional Supporting Member Joined Jan 17, 2010 Messages 5,775 Reaction score 1,000 Location Orlando, FL Mar 30, 2011 #2 I know that it is possible to split a recirculating line into separate sections with the use of throttling valves. It takes a bit of playing with the valves to balance the flow out between the sections, but it can be done.
I know that it is possible to split a recirculating line into separate sections with the use of throttling valves. It takes a bit of playing with the valves to balance the flow out between the sections, but it can be done.
D DD3 New Member Joined Mar 29, 2011 Messages 2 Reaction score 0 Location Seattle, WA Mar 31, 2011 #3 thanks.....looks like I'll be doing that with an existing recirc and using two pumps with sensors and check valves on a new project.
thanks.....looks like I'll be doing that with an existing recirc and using two pumps with sensors and check valves on a new project.
