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Cast Iron Steam Radiator Vents....Varivalve.

Athana
Athana Member Posts: 105
in Strictly Steam
In past house had used Maid o mist vents with interchangeable screw on caps..but I have come across an item that looks of high quality but unconventional.... VARIVALVE by Heat-Timer Corp in Fairfield NJ.

It has a sliding variable thing on side.

Has anyone used them and will they out perform Maid O Mist?

This sliding feature would be great to adjust each radiator some what.

Thanks

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  • The Steam Whisperer (Formerly Boilerpro)
    The Steam Whisperer (Formerly Boilerpro) Member Posts: 834
    They are supposed tobe good vents.....

    many of the top pros use them.  However, I believe they vent waaay too fast.   This can cause uneven heating, banging radiators and other problems.  I recommend large main vents, with small radiator vents, like the Hofman 1A adjustable or Ventrite adjustable.

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  • Redcat
    Redcat Member Posts: 1
    Cast Iron Staem Radiator Vents... varivalve

    I have used varivalve vents on large steam radiators and found that they work very well. I can't say that they are any better than Maid of Mist #D unless you need to make a lot of adjustments. They certainly cost a lot more.
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