base ray vents

PaulWalnuts

I have a question I was hoping to get some help with. I have a baseray ~ 10 feet in length previously installed on a 1 pipe system located in the room with thermostat on 1st floor. I know its not ideal but assuming I'm not switching to a 2 pipe system, what's the best way to vent this radiator. Larger/ smaller, type etc. Thanks

icesailor

One Pipe:

Old Cast Iron Baseboard Systems were usually connected using Mono-Flow tees. The system is referred to as a "One Pipe System" where there is one main going from the supply of the boiler and back to the return, using special tees. The radiator/base-ray heater is connected on both ends to the main.

Not to be confused with "One Pipe Steam" where it is doubtful that it would work with just one pipe of steam without pounding itself off the wall.

Which do you have Forced hot water, or Steam.

If it is Burnham "Base-Ray, there should be a vent tapping on the left front. If it isn't there, it should be on the inside top behind one of the covers. American Standard had them on the front or inside. Weil McLain had then on the left top.

Post photos of the baseboard with the covers off and a photo of the boiler. It probably is already a 3-pipe Hydronic FHW system.

PaulWalnuts

Pics

It's a steam system