steam vent placement

Bob W._3

"Having a vent in my in my bedroom concens me for noise and humidity issues but I'm not sure puting the vent in the boiler room will work." See my answer to your other post. If the end of you main is in the boiler room (where it usually is) that is where the main vents go.

ktt

Main steam vent placement

I have a single pipe steam heating system in a 3 floor brownstone with no main vents. I've consulted with two plumbers and one recommends placing a hoffman #75 vent on the top floor at the top of the run (in my bedroom as a matter of fact). The other recommends placing the vent in the boiler room, gas fired, at the return piping. Having a vent in my in my bedroom concens me for noise and humidity issues but I'm not sure puting the vent in the boiler room will work. I have 1 1/4" vertical mains running 25' with a 18' horizonatal run (2" pipe) from the boiler to the riser for a total run of approx. 33'. Which options is better or correct??

kevin coppinger_4

Well...

if right now you have no main vents that air is getting out somehow....it would be faster/shorter by the main vents... is there air hissing out the radiator vent now in your bedroom? I would give it a shot it will save you on your heating bill....kpc

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