Welcome! Here are the website rules, as well as some tips for using this forum.
Need to contact us? Visit https://heatinghelp.com/contact-us/.
Click here to Find a Contractor in your area.

Leaky Gorton valves

Hello all. It's been quite a while since my last post.

I seem to have come across several leaky Gorton D steam vents over the last few months. I've been purchasing them from PexSupply and on every pressure cycle they hiss and whistle. I removed one just now and simply blew into the valve with my mouth (valve inverted so it closes) and it leaks slightly. That valve is about 3 weeks old.

My system is clean and pressurizes to about 9 ounces.



Has anyone else come across these leaky guys or am I just lucky?

Comments

  • Hap_Hazzard
    Hap_Hazzard Member Posts: 2,846
    Not with Gortons

    But I've found the same thing with some Maid-O-Mist vents from Home Cheapo. On the M-O-M vents you can remove the orifice spud, and I found what looked like corrosion inside. These were inside sealed boxes, mind you.



    It's quite possible that these vents aren't being stored properly, and they're getting damp and corroding. I'm not sure what to do about it though.
    Just another DIYer | King of Prussia, PA
    1983(?) Peerless G-561-W-S | 3" drop header, CG400-1090, VXT-24
  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 16,796
    Send them back

    Gorton is very good about resolving issues with their product.
    All Steamed Up, Inc.
    Towson, MD, USA
    Steam, Vapor & Hot-Water Heating Specialists
    Oil & Gas Burner Service
    Consulting
  • Hap_Hazzard
    Hap_Hazzard Member Posts: 2,846
    Home Depot will take back the Maid-O-Mists too.

    Trouble is they'll probably put them right back in stock, which is one reason why you should never buy vents there.



    I may be slow, but I'm learning. :-)
    Just another DIYer | King of Prussia, PA
    1983(?) Peerless G-561-W-S | 3" drop header, CG400-1090, VXT-24
This discussion has been closed.