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Not understanding the difference between 2-pipe and 4-pipe fan coil systems

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A 2-pipe system shares supply and return piping for heating and cooling — it can only heat or cool at one time. A 4-pipe system has separate circuits and…

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A 2-pipe system shares supply and return piping for heating and cooling — it can only heat or cool at one time. A 4-pipe system has separate circuits and can heat and cool simultaneously. The difference affects your piping connections completely.

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