How do radiators affect each other?

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When radiators are connected in a specific string, closing some can indeed increase the supply to others, depending on the piping arrangement. If the radiators are in parallel without 3-way valves or a bypass, and the pump lacks a pressure controller, this effect is likely. The overall performance and efficiency of the heating system can be affected by these configurations. Proper understanding of the system design is crucial for optimal radiator function. Therefore, the interaction between radiators is significantly influenced by their setup and the components involved.
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Here is a basic question about radiators;
When all radiators on one spesific string are fully open all is fine, but if some of them shut off their supply due to whatever reason, won't that increase the supply to all the others on that string...?
 
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Depends on the piping arrangement and other factors. If they are all in parallel and don't have 3-way valves and bypass and the pump doesn't have a pressure controller, then yes.
 
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