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vents and sizing
Gregory
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hello, I plan to replace all the vents in my steam system, probably with varivent. what about the one vent in the basement at the end of the main line? will the same type of varivent suffice? also is there a resource here or elsewhere that will give me the info neede to check my boiler sizing/radiation load? thanks
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For the vents on the steam mains
measure the length and diameter of each main, and tell us what vent is on it. We can tell you what you need.
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one main - approx. 2 3/8 OD, 2 inch ID? 43 feet long with two 90 degree turns. has a vent at the very end, where it turns down to become a wet return I guess? the vent in question seems to have the same size connection as the vent on the radiators but it is larger, maybe just due to it's age? thanks, greg0 -
Then the vent is too small
Replace it (or have a pro replace it) with a Gorton #2. If you have trouble finding Gortons in your area, try the State Supply or Pex Supply online stores.
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thanks for the response. I see the Gorton #2 is a straight valve. what's there now is an angle valve as the fitment hole is on the side of the main.0 -
Is that angle vent
screwed into a tee, or drilled and tapped into the side of the pipe?
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drilled and tapped. into the side of a 90 degree elbow fitting.0 -
I should also add
that i don't think there would be enough space to have a valve installed on the top. unless maybe I moved the location of it which would then not be at the very end of the main.0 -
Not a problem
increase the size of that hole to 1/2" pipe thread. A "horizontal" pipe screwed into this hole should slope back toward the main slightly, so water can drain off. If you're wary, have a pro handle it.
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