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  • Dan Dan November 26, 2007 @ 10:18 PM
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    Sizing for a circulator pump

    How do I know what size of pump I need for a heating loop? I have two different size loops. I've found all kinds of info on head and flow rate for different pumps, but how does that translate in to the linear foot of pipe I can use?
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  • Al Letellier Al Letellier November 26, 2007 @ 10:23 PM
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    circ sizing

    The more pipe and fittings you have the higher the head. You need to calculate the head loss in the loop, figure the GPMs needed and use the pump curve to size the pump. To Learn More About This Professional, Click Here to Visit Their Ad in "Find A Professional"
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  • John Starcher John Starcher November 28, 2007 @ 8:16 AM
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    Since I have upgraded....

    ...to my new laptop (running Vista), the Syzer software does not seem to be compatible anymore? Does anyone know if a new version that is Vista compatible will be coming out soon?
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  • November 28, 2007 @ 9:41 AM
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    Could also try

    Taco go to their website and download the TacoNet program, very slick and easy to use.
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  • Mark Eatherton Mark Eatherton November 26, 2007 @ 10:32 PM
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    Go here...

    http://www.bellgossett.com/BG-SystemSyzer.asp Download the System Syzer software. It will help you calculate the given head pressures. Size the pump to overcome the highest pressure drop while maintaining the total required flow. ME
    It's not so much a case of "You got what you paid for", as it is a matter of "You DIDN'T get what you DIDN'T pay for, and you're NOT going to get what you thought you were in the way of comfort". Borrowed from Heatboy.
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