adding vents

alcraig

I read the benefits to adding better/more vents to a system. Are there consequences to adding too many vents to the end of my main (in my case a vapor system) or are more vents always merrier?

For my purposes, I have 1 Gorton #2, will 2 or 3 make it better or at least not hurt?



TIA,

Al

Charlie from wmass

what size of pipe are they on?

I actually just got the venting book Dan has availible. It is a great read and the funds go to charity. So its a win win. I like having actual numbers for the vents as tested in the real world. it explains clearly how if you put multi vents on small pipe it is still a small pipe venting. SO does it hurt? No but it can be a waste of money. The cost of an extra vent is far more than the book.

http://www.heatinghelp.com/products/Books/5/146/Balancing-Steam-Systems-Using-a-Vent-Capacity-Chart-by-Gerry-Gill-and-Steve-Pajek