Pressure balancing loop for body spray

[madmac]

Hey everyone,

Hopefully an easy one. I'm installing 3 delta body sprays. Delta is asking for the H configuration with all 3 sprays running down the middle each getting a water supply. I was wondering if I could just do the loop without adding the middle supply. Something like the attached picture.

 

[hj]

I just run to the middle one and tee up and down to the others. Unless the heads are widely separated, a balancing loop is strictly cosmetic and serves no purpose.

 

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[madmac]

I just run to the middle one and tee up and down to the others. Unless the heads are widely separated, a balancing loop is strictly cosmetic and serves no purpose.

So that pic is okay?

 

[madmac]

What is considered widely separated? I'm "12" apart.

 

[Reach4]

I think this is what hj is describing.

I am pretty sure that 12 inches would not be considered widely separated.

 

[madmac]

I think this is what hj is describing.
View attachment 32705I am pretty sure that 12 inches would not be considered widely separated.

I see how that would work but I've plumbed in a loop without the H configuration and I'm curious if I have to redo it. I would order the diagram you posted but these sprays are the R50200 I've mounted sideways. With the threaded conections I HAVE to loop it around to a tee then to the diverter. If the pressure is good I'm thinking I should be okay. I'll post a pic when I get back there. Any input now would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Reach4]

I see how that would work but I've plumbed in a loop without the H configuration and I'm curious if I have to redo it.

Hj's suggestion of a tee was for simplicity. Your H will work great.

 

[madmac]

This is what I have. Yes?

 

[hj]

More work, more material, but no need to redo it. "widely spaced" is being on different walls.

 

[madmac]

More work, more material, but no need to redo it. "widely spaced" is being on different walls.

Thanks Hj. Appreciate all the help. Great forum!