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Gorton # 2 question (do they need to be straight upright)?
Roma
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I just installed 4 new gorton # 2's onto my mains. That is 2 on each main via a tree connection. One problem I did have was the gorton#2's are much bigger than the hoffman 75's the barely fit under the ceiling. I didn't want to jam them under the ceiling because I figured they would need to expand somewhat. So I have them off to the side at about an 80 to 85 degree angle not quite a 90 degrees (or straight up). Will this be okay or do I need to somehow reduce the height and or break into the rafters? It was like putting a puzzle together as it is very tight down there.
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They have to be
exactly verticle.0 -
open up the ceiling?
I guess I will have to open up the ceiling. It's a shame I am only short by 1/4" or so. Do they need a certain amount of clearance above them?0 -
Can you carve
a bit out of the ceiling? with a drill bit or chisel?0 -
I think Gorton #2's
are beautiful.
I would frame out an opening in my living room floor, trim it out and let the Gorton be a conversation piece.
"If you do not know the answer, say, "I do not know the answer", and you will be correct!"
-Ernie White, my Dad0 -
beauty is in the eye of the beholder
if those gortons are on a bit of a riser on your antler, then would a shorter nipple lower the height?
sometimes height can be gained by using a street-ell instead of a tee on a nipple.
the problem with putting the gortons on display from above through the floor would be supporting the viewing glass, so best to make them a little shorter. they are handsome however!--nbc0 -
1 Gortons really not enough to showcase
I would consider at least a 4 or 6 point antler appropriate to come thru the floor0 -
I probably could chisel a bit
I guess I could chisel a bit or try a street el I'm only need about 1/4 inch. Does anyone know if there is any difference in the venting between the way I set it up above (branching to two sides) or coming off the pipe and having one vent after another as they do on gwgillplumbingandheating.com?0 -
just to clarify
I actually meant that I would have to take down some of the fireproofing (cement ceiling) and go up into the bays with the gorton #2's), but thank you for the humor.0 -
Who
was joking?
"If you do not know the answer, say, "I do not know the answer", and you will be correct!"
-Ernie White, my Dad0 -
Rod had a good idea the other day for this exact situation
He suggested installing a dummy recessed light fixture above the Gorton. This would allow you to remove and or replace them at a later date. I would think you could get a fire-rated fixture to maintain code, if you need to. This would work if you do not run into a floor joist.0 -
I know you were joking
Thanks for the help. I realized you were joking, I got a chuckle out of it myself.0 -
Gorton, the artistic air vent!
I like the appearance of the Gorton vent, but I really wish there was an option for a different finish. Nickel plating would be nice.Dave in Quad Cities, America
Weil-McLain 680 with Riello 2-stage burner, December 2012. Firing rate=375MBH Low, 690MBH Hi.
System = Early Dunham 2-pipe Vacuo-Vapor (inlet and outlet both at bottom of radiators) Traps are Dunham #2 rebuilt w. Barnes-Jones Cage Units, Dunham-Bush 1E, Mepco 1E, and Armstrong TS-2. All valves haveTunstall orifices sized at 8 oz.
Current connected load EDR= 1,259 sq ft, Original system EDR = 2,100 sq ft Vaporstat, 13 oz cutout, 4 oz cutin - Temp. control Tekmar 279.
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I wasn't joking
I kinda liked the idea he had. Insert Gorton into light fixture and turn clockwise into steam fitting. For a 1/4" though I like the chisel or drill.0 -
Different finish on the Gorton
I am shopping around for some thermochromic paint. You know, changes color when it gets hot. Room temperature its white, steam hits it, it turns red.0 -
close nipple
Someone suggested a close nipple. About how much clearance will I save on this as opposed to a shoulder nipple on a 1/2 inch pipe size?0 -
close nipple
Someone suggested a close nipple. About how much clearance will I save on this as opposed to a shoulder nipple on a 1/2 inch pipe size?0
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