Setting radiator lockshields for an even temperature drop and proving every control operates correctly.
Why balancing matters
Water favours paths with lower resistance, which may leave other branches short of flow. Balancing sets each emitter’s flow to suit its heat duty and design temperatures. An older example using about 11 K is not a universal target; use the design flow rates, temperature drop and commissioning method for the installed system.
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