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Main vent piping

Sizzlaw Member Posts: 11

April 2010 in Strictly Steam

I am adding two vents to my one-pipe steam system. The piping from the main to the vents is 16 inches long and I can use either 3/4 or 1/2 inch pipe to connect to the vents (the vents are equipped with both size threads). Is there any advantage favoring one size over the other?

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gerry gill Member Posts: 3,078

April 2010

what are

the vents your planning on using?

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Alan (California Radiant) Forbes Member Posts: 4,214

April 2010

Venting

Go large.

8.33 lbs./gal. x 60 min./hr. x 20°ΔT = 10,000 BTU's/hour

Two btu per sq ft for degree difference for a slab
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