main vents

Paul S_3

i have a job coming up with (2) 2.5" mains about 80ft long each....with about 900 sq ft of EDR attached to each at total around 1800 for the whole building.....i would usually use several Gorton 2's
...but i have seen some of you guys use traps and i believe ive seen someone use a f & t for this .....do they perform better...?....any recommendations? thanks Paul S

BobC

Why not try a couple of big mouth vents. Each of those mains has about 4cuft of air in it so one or two of the bigmouth should do quite nicely.

bob

Fred

Have you considered the Barnes and Jones Big Mouth? Each one is equal to about two Gorton #2's.
https://www.amazon.com/Barnes-Jones-Big-Mouth-Vent/dp/B01F26P13C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1472688688&sr=8-1&keywords=Big+Mouth+vent

Paul S_3

@Fred they say currently unavailable....where would i purchase them

BobC

Last I heard Barnes and Jones @Sailah is working on a new batch so they should be back in stock soon.

Bob

Fred

Paul S said:

@Fred they say currently unavailable....where would i purchase them

I told @Sailah , in another post, a few days ago there were only 4 left in Amazon stock. He said he was working on 50 more. Maybe he can get you what you need for this installation???

Sailah

I just shipped 30 to Amazon today should be available next week. If you need sooner, feel free to call me I have some at the factory.

I blame/thank you all for the out of stock!

Paul S_3

@Sailah i need what would equal 12 #2's PM me i need them within next week...

ChrisJ

Paul S said:

@Sailah i need what would equal 12 #2's PM me i need them within next week...

I believe that would be around 6 Big Mouths.

Sailah

the Gorton No 2 vents 2.2CFM @3ozs. The Big Mouth vents 3.6CFM @3ozs per Gerry Gill

I'll leave the conversion up to you

Paul S_3

thanks guys.....ill be purchasing 6 big mouths for mains....and 4 vari vents for risers.....i spoke to Peter this afternoon.

ChrisJ

@Sailah Looks like it's pretty safe to say you've got a winner, eh?

I still need to install the ported Big Mouth you sent me. I'll get it in before the season, just been busy.

Sailah

@ChrisJ I'm not making a down payment on that new Maserati just yet I think the real test will be this heating season, and the next, and the next...It's one thing to make a shiny new product but my benchmark for the pros will be:

After seeing it in action at your customers homes, would you install one in your own home?

It's very humbling to have professionals put down their money to buy your new product. I truly hope it exceeds expectations.

And remember, you have the only ported Big Mouth on the planet and I'm never making another...

Paul S_3

I just got my 1st order from Barnes and Jones.....these are beautiful vents ......if they work half as good as they look ....ill never use another Gorton....i really like the vari-vent with the adjustable screw. and there smaller too

EzzyT

I see you have your 5 footer ready for the 6" header

Paul S_3

yes....im going to deliver the material tomorrow morning...6 in are big and heavy fittings especially the tees
....i had to buy another one....like you said the 36 in chain may be too small

EzzyT

You won't be needing to go to the gym after working with those babies

Sailah

Thanks Paul!

Please don't use that pipe wrench on the vents...

BTW the set screw is 5/64" allen if I remember off the top of my head because I put it in there...

Paul S_3

thanks for everything Peter its been a pleasure