How hydronic systems are balanced?

In balancing a newly installed hydronic system, valves must be adjusted to acheive the proper flow rate in each loop. How are the water flows measured to accomplish this?

dtwarwick2011-04-23T11:00:32Z

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Not familiar with the term "hydronic" but guessing it's the same as "hydroponic". That being the case, a simple way to adjust flows is simply to measure liquid height in the containers. When the fluid raises too high, shut off input or increase output. A float valve (similar to what's used in most American toilets) is a good way to do this.

Hope that helps.