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Steam leaking from main vent valve
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cdm
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My problem is that after a very long heat-up time and radiators are hot and at temperature, the pressure continues to build to 2psi. The burner turns off but steam leaks from 2 Hoffman 75s but not the Gorton #1 on one of my main lines. The other main line with a Gorton #2 is O.K. Does this mean the 2 Hoffmans are faulty?
thanks -cdm-
thanks -cdm-
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Sometimes a soak in white vinegar will clean the mineral deposits out of the valve, but you'll need something to stick in the main in the meanwhile.Just another DIYer | King of Prussia, PA
1983(?) Peerless G-561-W-S | 3" drop header, CG400-1090, VXT-240
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