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Radient Loops Cold, solution?
Last Post 09 Nov 2015 10:50 PM by
ronmar
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garrett
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09 Nov 2015 03:16 PM
Hi RONMAR
I think I found the issue with the cold loops but need advice on what needs too be done to correct it.
I bleed the loops today and in doing so I found the temp reg valve when set at 120 inlet temp( (1/2 turn out from closed) to be moving a very small amount of water. when I opened the reg valve all the way the water flow was unobstructed and flowing like crazy. My reg valve is the reason why my flow is low. now what do I need to do?
1. my boiler is set to 180 degrees so I need to keep my reg valve barely opened to maintain 120 radient inlet temp. Should I reduce the boiler temp to 140 so I can open the reg valve much more to maintain better flow?
2. should I replace the reg valve and if so it would seem like a new one might have the same issue. I have not opened this one up to see if any obstructions are in it but i could easily regulate the water out of the bleed line by adjusting the reg valve.
any help with my next step would be very greatly appreciated.
thank you
Larry
ronmar
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09 Nov 2015 10:50 PM
Well lowering the boiler temp and re-adjusting the reg valve seem like easy enough things to experiment with to see if your symptoms change...
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