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All-Purpose OWF Discussions => Plumbing => Topic started by: George Scofield on January 07, 2015, 10:08:14 AM

Title: Head loss calculation
Post by: George Scofield on January 07, 2015, 10:08:14 AM

I'm having trouble with the baseboard on a long zone in my house. The baseboards feel warm but don't really emit much heat. The other 2 zones which are considerably smaller heat up no problem. I have a feeling that the taco 007 on my indoor oil system can't handle the head loss. The problem zone is approximately 100 feet of 3/4 copper with about 30 feet of baseboard. Can anyone tell me what the head loss rate is in 3/4 copper so I can try to figure out whether it's the pump or a delta t issue? Any help is appreciated.

Title: Re: Head loss calculation
Post by: BoilerHouse on January 07, 2015, 03:51:27 PM

Some info from Taco that may help with your dilemma.

http://www.taco-hvac.com/uploads/FileLibrary/SelectingCirculators.pdf (http://www.taco-hvac.com/uploads/FileLibrary/SelectingCirculators.pdf)