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steam system short cycling. Can I replace a vacuum breaker wit
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mike cipollone_2
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Dear Wall, This system cycles every 3-4 minutes from a cold start on Vaporstat. There are two vacuum breakers on the last part of the return within 5 feet of boiler. As soon as I remove the vacuum breakers, the unit ran without stopping. Can I replace the vacuum breakers with end of main vents? Mike Cipollone
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Of course
those vac-breakers let air in, but not out! The air has to get out so the steam will distribute.
Is this a one-pipe or two-pipe system? The answer will help us determine what vents to use.
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Steamhead, Hello, we met at The Eastern State Penitentiary last year with Dan. It is a two pipe system. Thanks, Mike0
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