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Nipple Size

Steve Garson_2
Steve Garson_2 Member Posts: 712
in THE MAIN WALL
I would use nipples that are at least 8-inches, if you have the headroom. You want the vent to open after a steam cycle, so keeping them away from the main helps them cool faster so the radiators don't have to breathe in too much.
Steve from Denver, CO

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  • Michael_16
    Michael_16 Member Posts: 11
    Nipple Size

    I need to replace the main vents on my single pipe steam system. Do the new vents need nipples? If yes, how long? And why would I need them?

    Thanks for your help,
    Michael
  • Michael_16
    Michael_16 Member Posts: 11
    Nipple Size

    I need to replace the main vents on my single pipe steam system. Do the new vents need nipples? If yes, how long? And why would I need them?

    Thanks for your help,
    Michael
  • Anthony Menafro
    Anthony Menafro Member Posts: 199
    Nipples

    The nipple sizes depend on the size of the fitting that you're going in to and the lengths are determined by their locations on the main.

    Anthony Menafro
  • Michael_16
    Michael_16 Member Posts: 11
    Nipple length formula?

    How would I determine nipple length?

    Michael
  • Michael_16
    Michael_16 Member Posts: 11
    More nipple questions...

    Steve,
    Thanks for the reply. 3 more questions: Is there some formula that determines nipple length? I have only 5 to 6 inches of headroom, can the nipples be slanted? Doesn’t the vents on the radiators keep them from breathing in too much?

    Michael


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