HIGH-QUALITY LOW LOSS HEADERS FOR OPTIMISING SYSTEM EFFICIENCY
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Low Loss Headers
FlexEJ's range of Low Loss Headers, also known as Hydraulic Separators, covers popular sizes from DN32/70kW to DN150/1,480kW - with larger sizes and multiple circuit designs to order. These robust and cost effective units are manufactured in our UK factory and the following standard sizes are available at direct-buy prices from our web shop on a 24hr despatch basis.
Low Loss Header - Hydraulic Separator
What is a Low Loss Header?
Low Loss Headers decouple the boilers from the system...
- Materials
Carbon steel with BSP threaded connections or PN flanges. - Application
Heating water services, boiler arrays. - Rating
HP Range - 10 Barg @ 110°C.
LP Range - 6 Barg @ 110°C. - Web Shop
Available online with next day delivery from our web shop.
LP Low Loss Header
Size | Power | Pressure Rating | Specification | In Shop |
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DN32-R1¼" | 70 kW | 6 Barg @ 110 ºC | Threaded BSP R, installation length nominally 188 mm, overall height 614 mm | Yes |
DN40-R1½" | 110 kW | 6 Barg @ 110 ºC | Threaded BSP R, installation length nominally 270 mm, overall height 614 mm | Yes |
DN50-R2" | 160 kW | 6 Barg @ 110 ºC | Threaded BSP R, installation length nominally 300 mm, overall height 614 mm | Yes |
DN65-2½" | 280 kW | 6 Barg @ 110 ºC | Flanged PN6, installation length nominally 356 mm, overall height 634 mm | Yes |
HP Low Loss Header
Size | Power | Pressure Rating | Specification | In Shop |
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DN050-2" | 200 kW | 10 Barg @ 110 ºC | Flanged PN16, installation length nominally 320 mm, overall height 740 mm | Yes |
DN065-2½" | 310 kW | 10 Barg @ 110 ºC | Flanged PN16, installation length nominally 355 mm, overall height 760 mm | Yes |
DN080-3" | 440 kW | 10 Barg @ 110 ºC | Flanged PN16, installation length nominally 380 mm, overall height 780 mm | Yes |
DN100-4" | 790 kW | 10 Barg @ 110 ºC | Flanged PN16, installation length nominally 380 mm, overall height 820 mm | Yes |
DN125-5" | 1,230 kW | 10 Barg @ 110 ºC | Flanged PN16, installation length nominally 430 mm, overall height 875 mm | Yes |
DN150-6" | 1,480 kW | 10 Barg @ 110 ºC | Flanged PN16, installation length nominally 430 mm, overall height 945 mm | Yes |
Hydraulic Separation in HVAC systems






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FlexEJ's Low Loss Headers
Robust and great value for money, FlexEJ's HVAC Low Loss Headers — also known as Hydraulic Separators — are manufactured by us in the UK to our own design. DN32 to DN150 are standard stock and available on a 24hr despatch basis directly from our web shop. Other configurations are available. FlexEJ can also manufacture to meet specific client requirements, please get in touch.
Low Loss Header Applications
The hydraulic separation provided by a low loss header allows multiple pumped circuits to work independently from one another - which is particularly important in achieving the most efficient operation and control of condensing boilers and boiler cascades.
The use of a low loss header is recommended to minimise interaction between primary circuits and the secondary circuits, the primary typically working at a constant flow rate and the secondary at varying flow rate and water temperature.
LP Low Loss Header Range
Designed for simpler, lower power systems these low loss headers have threaded connections from DN32 up to DN50 and PN6 flanges on the DN65. All include a single thermopocket. Vent and drain connections are supplied plugged, there is an optional valve kit.

LP Features
All our LP low loss headers have:
- Rating of 6 Barg at 110°C
- Carbon steel body with BSP threaded connections except DN65 flanged PN6
- Optional valve kit comprising Flamco AAV with integral shut off valve and DN25 drain valve
- Single temperature probe port supplied with thermopocket and clip
- DN32 to DN65 available from stock as standard
Connection | Body Size (DN mm) | Flow Rate (m3/Hr) | Power (kW) | Code Buy Now |
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DN32-R1¼" | 65mm | 3.0 | 70kW | FEJLLH032BSP |
DN40-R1½" | 80mm | 4.7 | 110kW | FEJLLH040BSP |
DN50-R2" | 100mm | 6.9 | 160kW | FEJLLH050BSP |
DN65-2½" | 125mm | 12.0 | 280kW | FEJLLH065PN6 |
HP Low Loss Header Range
The high power range is designed for larger, more complex commercial systems. All sizes flanged PN16 with a temperature probe ports on all connections as standard. Supplied with Flamco AAV and DN25 drain ball valve.

HP Features
All our HP low loss headers have:
- Rating of 10 Barg at 110°C
- Carbon steel body with PN16 flanges
- Flamco AAV with integral shut off valve
- DN25 drain valve
- Temperature probe ports on all connections
- DN50 to DN150 available from stock as standard
- Custom sizes, multiple connection adaptors and specifications
Connection | Body Size (DN mm) | Flow Rate (m3/Hr) | Power (kW) | Code Buy Now |
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DN50-2" | 100mm | 8.6 | 200kW | FEJLLH050 |
DN65-2½" | 125mm | 13.3 | 310kW | FEJLLH065 |
DN80-3" | 150mm | 18.9 | 440kW | FEJLLH080 |
DN100-4" | 200mm | 34.0 | 790kW | FEJLLH100 |
DN125-5" | 250mm | 52.9 | 1,230kW | FEJLLH125 |
DN150-6" | 250mm | 63.6 | 1,480kW | FEJLLH150 |
Low Loss Header Calculation and Sizing
The low loss header body is selected to ensure a low flow velocity – and therefore low pressure drop – at full flow rate. Depending on the control method adopted the primary and secondary flow rates may not be equal but often the combined boiler power output is used to size the low loss header.
Standard low loss header designs match a typical flow rate for the connection size to a suitable body diameter and length to achieve good hydraulic performance. The power rating is calculated from the flow rate and temperature difference.
Power rating and flow rate
The power rating quoted is a nominal value based on an assumed flow rate; the low loss header will perform above or below this figure.
The tables above show performance for the FlexEJ Low Loss Headers with a 20°C temperature difference at flow rates typical for the connection sizes. Please contact us for further application assistance.
All FlexEJ standard HP LLH are rated at 10 Barg at 110°C, standard LP LLH are rated at 6 Barg at 110°C, all calculated to PD5500 Category 3 and are SEP category under the PED.
Manifold Connections, Vents and Drains
We suggest the use of distribution headers or manifold piping on all connections to the low loss header rather than making multiple connections to the LLH body itself. We will be pleased to quote manifolds on request.
The low flow velocity in the low loss header body promotes separation of air and dirt from the flow. FlexEJ provide a DN25 ball valve connection for dirt removal and a high quality automatic air vent valve with all HP low loss headers, the LP range have plugged connections and an optional valve kit.
Low Loss Header Design and Build

FlexEJ has full in-house pressure vessel and buffer vessel design and manufacturing capability. We will be pleased to quote any low loss header size, configuration or buffer vessel you may require.
If you need something even larger or more complex, we will be pleased to engineer and manufacture to your exact specifications - with connections for multiple circuits, integrated air and dirt sections, any diameter or length or any other technical requirements can usually be met, as required.
Custom built or delivered in 24hrs?
You are very welcome to call to talk through your requirements or any technicalities that are concerning you — on +44 (0) 1384 881188 — or please use the Get A Quote form below or order direct at UK factory prices from our low loss header shop pages with 24hr shipping as standard on all stock items.
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Industry experience
FLEXEJ Ltd was formed in 2002 by two professional engineers who brought together an already highly respected design capability with business and commercial skills gained in large multinational companies.
- Our focus has always been on application and design – helping our customers find the best value solution.
- We have a strong engineering and manufacturing team with experience in petrochemicals, refining, nuclear, desalination though to HVAC.
- The team is also very familiar with meeting complex requirements for documentation, in process NDT and test on projects. We have supplied many large end-users such as EDF, Exxon, Shell, Reliance & QatarGas working with major contractors such as JGC, Foster Wheeler & Technip.
