I am concerned because the person installing my baseboard is telling me a return is not necessary!!!
Forced hot water by gas radiators on first floor and installing baseboard on 2 floor,
Doesn't all water/ steam need a return?
Thanks

to answer your question...YES...

packy,

not being argumentative

OP may not have proper terminology or knowledge

One Pipe Steam system only requires 1 pipe which acts as supply and return.

All Hydronic Systems (forced hot water) DO require a return. Either individual unit supply and return OR a loop system OR, repeat OR, a MonoFlow system which is a combination loop/individual unit system.

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not being counterargumentative but if the hot feed water leaves the boiler and goes the the radiator/s something has to come back to the boiler to be reheated. maybe someone has invented something we don't know about? i'm still working on a perpetual motion machine. i almost had it but it stopped..

In a 'one pipe' steam heating system the steam supply AND the condensate return use the SAME pipe!

in principle:


as generally piped (including 'Hartford Loop'):


multiple story building:


The sizing, pitch, and general installation requirements are very precise.

see: [www.bing.com]


ps. I once had my horse almost trained not to eat, but it died on me

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