Joshua Mae M.

Agullana

Elect 2 (2650)/4:30-5:30pm

Up-Feed and Gravity Return System

The Up-Feed Gravity Return System is commonly used in small residential

houses and other industrial installations with the following service features:

1. It provides constant circulation of hot water.

2. Hot water is quickly drawn from the fixtures at any time desired.
3. Provide economical circulating return of unused hot water.
4. Eliminate waste of water.

The Overhead Feed and Gravity Return System

The Overhead Feed and Gravity Return System is an efficient type of hot
water distribution generally used in building of extreme heights. The operating
principles are as follows:

 That, water distribution is dependent on the expansion of hot water rises up

to the highest point of the installation when heated. The natural force of
gravity, return the water into the storage tank.
 That, water will circulate even if there may be defect in the mechanical
construction.

Comparative Analysis

 For Overhead Feed System, the large pipe of the installation is installed at
the top of the riser, and the diminishing pipe sizes, passes through the lower
floors.
 For an Up-feed System, the larger pipe is installed at the bottom of the riser
and the diminishing sizes passes through the upper floors of the building.

The Pump Circuit System

The Pump Circuit System is a mechanical device used to circulate hot water to
the plumbing fixtures. It is recommended for large building where difficulty of
providing natural circulation of hot water is encountered. The centrifugal type of
pump is used, because it is compactly designed, has few working parts, easily
repaired in case of breakdown, and occupies limited space.
 Unlike the pulsating movement produced by the piston pump, the rotary
motion of a centrifugal pump impeller creates an even motion or flow of water in the
piping system. The circulating pump system is recommended on the installation that
has inefficient circulation of water due to:

 Building defects compelling the plumber to trap runs on the main piping.
 When scientific principles could not be applied to produce circulation.

Advantages of using the Circulating Pump against the Overhead Feed or Up-feed
System

 Increased efficiency of the system

 Economical because the heated water is returned to
 Faster circulation giving the occupants a better supply of hot water

Reference:
Fajardo, M. (n.d.). Plumbing Design and Estimate.
Paul John D. Lisondato
Elect 2 (2650)
4:30-5:30pm

Up-Feed and Gravity Return System- Is commonly used in small residential

houses and other industrial installations with the following service features:
 It provides constant circulation of hot water.
 Hot water is quickly drawn from the fixtures at any time desired.
 Provide economical circulating return of unused hot water.
 Eliminate waste of water.

The Overhead Feed and Gravity Return System- Is an efficient type of hot water
distribution generally used in building of extreme heights. The operating principles
are as follows:
 That, water distribution is dependent on the expansion of hot water rises up to
the highest point of the installation when heated. The natural force of gravity,
return the water into the storage tank.
 That, water will circulate even if there may be defect in the mechanical
construction.

Comparative Analysis
 For Overhead Feed System, the large pipe of the installation is installed at
the top of the riser, and the diminishing pipe sizes, passes through the lower
floors.
 For an Up-feed System, the larger pipe is installed at the bottom of the
riser and the diminishing sizes passes through the upper floors of the
building.

The Pump Circuit System

The Pump Circuit System is a mechanical device used to circulate hot water
to the plumbing fixtures. It is recommended for large building where difficulty of
providing natural circulation of hot water is encountered. The centrifugal type of
pump is used, because it is compactly designed, has few working parts, easily
repaired in case of breakdown, and occupies limited space.
 Unlike the pulsating movement produced by the piston pump, the rotary motion
of a centrifugal pump impeller creates an even motion or flow of water in the piping
system. The circulating pump system is recommended on the installation that has
inefficient circulation of water due to:
 Building defects compelling the plumber to trap runs on the main piping.
 When scientific principles could not be applied to produce circulation.

Advantages of using the Circulating Pump against the Overhead Feed or Up-
feed System
 Increased efficiency of the system
 Economical because the heated water is returned to
 Faster circulation giving the occupants a better supply of hot water

Reference:
Fajardo, M. (n.d.). Plumbing Design and Estimate.