Table 1. Maximum Recommended Length of Steam Line

 

Unit Size

 

Steam Output

Distance

 

Possible Loss

Steam Line Size

 

NH-005

 

5 lbs/hr

 

8 feet

 

1.0 lbs/hr

 

3/4

 

NH-010

 

10 lbs/hr

15 feet

 

1.5 lbs/hr

 

3/4

 

NH-020

 

20 lbs/hr

20 feet *

 

2.0 lbs/hr

 

3/4

 

NH-030

 

30 lbs/hr

25 feet *

 

2.5 lbs/hr

 

3/4

 

NH-050

 

50 lbs/hr

40 feet **

 

4.0 lbs/hr

 

1 ½”

 

NH-075

 

75 lbs/hr

50 feet **

 

5.0 to 10.0 lbs/hr

1 ½”

 

NH-100

 

100 lbs/hr

50 feet **

 

5.0 to 10.0 lbs/hr

1 ½”

 

NH-150

 

150 lbs/hr

50ft/cylinder **

 

5.0 to 10.0 lbs/hr

1 ½” cyl

 

NH-200

 

200 lbs/hr

50ft/cylinder **

 

5.0 to 10.0 lbs/hr

1 ½” cyl

* Use one inch copper steam line for longer runs.

 

 

 

 

 

** Use two inch copper steam line for longer runs.

 

 

 

 

 

Notes:

1. This table gives the maximum recommended steam run by unit size.

 

 

 

2. The use of steam line other then copper, stainless steel tube or Nortec supplied steam line will void the

 

warranty and may adversely effect the operation of the humidifier

 

 

 

3. The NH-150 and NH-200 are dual units.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Table 2. Steam Line Materials

 

 

 

 

 

NORTEC Steam Line

Copper Tube (Potable)

 

Stainless Steel Tube

 

 

 

 

 

(RO or DI)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Short Run < 10 feet (3m)

yes

 

 

yes

 

 

yes

Long Run > 10 feet (3m)

no

 

 

yes

 

 

yes

NOTE

Do not use plastic, steel, or black iron. Long runs affect accuracy of humidifier and its ability to quickly respond to changes in demand when tight control is required.

Table 3. Recommended Materials and Sizes for Steam Runs

Unit Size

Steam Run

Steam Line Material

Steam Line Description

lbs/hr

kg/hr

ft

m

 

 

0-30

0-13

0-10

0-3

Copper Tube

0.750 in MED-L Tubing (0.875 inch OD)

 

 

 

 

 

 

0-30

0-13

30+

3+

Copper Tube

1.0 inch MED-L Tubing (1.125 inch OD)

 

 

 

 

 

 

0-30

0-13

0-10

0-3

Stainless Steel Tube

0.875 inch Tube x 0.049 inch thick

 

 

 

 

 

 

0-30

0-13

30+

3+

Stainless Steel Tube

1.125 inch Tube x 0.049 inch thick

 

 

 

 

 

 

50-100

22-45

0-20

0-6

Copper Tube

1.500 in MED-L Tubing (1.625 inch OD)

 

 

 

 

 

 

50-100

22-45

20+

6+

Copper Tube

2.0 inch MED-L Tubing (2.125 inch OD)

 

 

 

 

 

 

50-100

22-45

0-20

0-6

Stainless Steel Tube

1.750 inch Tube x 0.065 inch thick

 

 

 

 

 

 

50-100

22-45

20+

6+

Stainless Steel Tube

2 inch Tube x 0.065 inch thick

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE

Options show in bold-italicfont require that reducers be used at both ends. These extra large sizes are to allow for better condensation removal in long steam runs. These sizes do not permit the use of hose couplings to connect either humidifier or distributors.

Insulate steam lines with 1” pipe insulation.

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