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Proper radiator vent

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Erik_M
Erik_M Posts: 21
in Strictly Steam
Need to slow/reduce the heating of the radiator in my son's very small 2nd floor bedroom.  Our system overall is pretty well balanced and heats evenly, but by the end of a cycle his room is often 3-4 degrees warmer than others.



The radiator is a column type with 3 columns, 8 sections and 22" tall.  The vent currently on there is a non-adjustable Vent-Rite No. 11.



Before I splurge on a thermostatic valve, is there a more appropriately sized vent I should try?



Many thanks.



Erik

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  • BobC
    BobC Member Posts: 5,478
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    1A or a TRV

    A Ventrite #11 is rated for 0.118 CFM, the Ventrite #1 adjustable vent is 0.020 at setting #2 (both at 2oz of pressure; it's off at #1) so that might work. Otherwise you might consider a TRV which would shut the radiator down at a specific temperature.



    Bob
    Smith G8-3 with EZ Gas @ 90,000 BTU, Single pipe steam
    Vaporstat with a 12oz cut-out and 4oz cut-in
    3PSI gauge
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