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Ken_46
Ken_46 Member Posts: 2
in THE MAIN WALL
My friend has a one pipe steam system. He did some remodeling and when the system was turned back on the 3" main line is hot 3/4 the way down then gets cold with no steam going to the risers. There are no end of main air vents and no connections to break free in the line? It is a very old system with old cast Iron radiators. Any suggestions? Thanks, Ken

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  • Ken_40
    Ken_40 Member Posts: 1,320
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    Got a welder?

    Drill a 1/2" hole on the top of the main about 15" from the very end. Weld a 1/2" coupling to the top of the hole and insert a Gorton # 2 main vent.

    Voila!
  • Brad White
    Brad White Member Posts: 2,398
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    It seems that

    the "'I have a problem to solve' Ken" and the "'I have the solution' Ken" have merged thanks to superior engineering and anti-schizophrenia medication.

    Isn't the Wall a miracle!

    :P
    "If you do not know the answer, say, "I do not know the answer", and you will be correct!"



    -Ernie White, my Dad
  • Jeff Lawrence_25
    Jeff Lawrence_25 Member Posts: 746
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    OMG

    I totally missed that one. When I realized it, i almost spewed my morning drink...
  • Peter_15
    Peter_15 Member Posts: 8
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    I assume this would be a whole lot less work then cutting the main to install an air vent?
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