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Re: One pipe steam system main vent
@Jamie Hall Both of mine are 1" pipe. Have you ever seen a 1" steam main?
Hmmmm? 😁
Actually, the longer one may be 1 1/4, I can't remember anymore. But the short one is 100% 1", I know because I bang my head on it about once a month.
ChrisJ
Re: Multiple Steam Issues - Dunkirk Oil-Fired Steam Boiler
The copper isnt the end of the world, its not great, but the threads will move and leak before the cast rots. The leak at the Hartford needs to be fixed. You dont need a steam man to do it. Any plumber can as long as you know the specs. Keep the tee at the right height and the street 90 going in. The rest is coupling work. Just find a licensed plumber over the age of 40 and they should be able to sweat a few joints.
Re: Weeping PRV.
The state boiler inspector wants to test these all the time, (it is the only thing they can mess with every year).
So after they leave they are dripping and the owner calls.
I open them to get a good flow of a gallon or more and then let the lever Snap shut that will usually fix it. If still a drip I tap on the lever/rod with rubber handle of a screwdriver, if a no go then replace it.
JUGHNE
Re: Replacing wet return on 1-pipe steam system
Clean it with alcohol, spray the nipple that is going in there with dry lube, let it dry, put a noodle of JB Weld Epoxy putty in there, screw in the nipple about 1 or 2 turns past the finger tight point (premarked on both pipes), let it cure and disassemble. That's what I'd do because that is a pretty deep cut.
Re: At last! Or... not quite!
It's supposed to be insulated……….
If it's insulated, it's lower mass will make it condense less steam than iron initially. So there!!!!
ChrisJ
Re: Unbalanced system or Wrong piping near boiler??
Ahh the industry-standard toilet paper boiler sizing test, got it
Re: Triangle tube after recall- Supply Sensor
thanks! Do you happen to know what igniter works with the new updated ignition recall?
wrxz24
Re: Too Hot Upstairs When Cold Outside
The Ecobee also has choice of either a +/-1deg or +/-0.5deg swing. As @Jamie was saying you can go to the smaller swing if you are currently using the larger one and this will shorten cycles and make the % radiator fill balance more like it is during more temperate weather. These are assignable to individual programmed comfort settings in your daily program.
I have adjustable vents on virtually all of my radiators and this is one of the many reasons.
