Copper Red Ring Monoflo Fittings by B & G
For One-Pipe Hydronic Systems


B & G Monoflo Fittings make possible the use of a single pipe to act as both a supply main and a return main. These fittings connect the risers to the main and assure proper diversion of water to each terminal unit, whether radiator, convection, baseboard or fan-coil. They can be installed on the supply or return riser, or both, depending on the pressure drop through the side branch circuit and terminal unit.
Only one fitting needed on most installations
In most cases using radiators, convectors, or baseboard, one Red Ring Monoflo Fitting is needed to provide adequate diversion for upfeed radiation. Only when high resistance units are used or when radiation is downfeed are fittings required on both supply and return risers.
How to use B&G Monoflo Fittings
· Be sure the ring is between the risers or
· Be sure the supply arrow in the supply riser and the return arrow on the return riser point in the direction of the flow.
For radiator above the main-normal resistance
For most installations where radiators are above the main, only one Monoflo Fitting need be used for each radiator.
For radiators above the main- high resistance
Where characteristics of the installation are such that resistance to circulation is high, two fittings will supply the necessary diversion capacity.
For radiators below the main
Radiators below the main require the use of both a supply and return Monoflo Fitting. However, use a single return fitting on a ¾" main.

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