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Gorton #1 vent

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Tom E_3
Tom E_3 Member Posts: 3
in Strictly Steam
Is there any difference in the venting rate between the 3/4" or 3/8" pipe size of the Gorton#1 valve? Thanks

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  • BobC
    BobC Member Posts: 5,478
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    Any Gorton #1 will vent at the same rate - 0.3cfm

    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
  • nicholas bonham-carter
    nicholas bonham-carter Member Posts: 8,576
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    Check and see if it is enough for your system.--NBC
  • kennyb
    kennyb Member Posts: 31
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    What's the venting rate between the gorton 1 and 2???
  • KC_Jones
    KC_Jones Member Posts: 5,737
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    It takes roughly 3 #1 to equal a #2.
    2014 Weil Mclain EG-40
    EcoSteam ES-20 Advanced Boiler Control
    Boiler pictures updated 2/21/15

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