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Steam radiator valves

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marde239
marde239 Member Posts: 5
in Strictly Steam
Hello. What is a better valve varivale adjustable or Gordon? I have steam. Aseboard and cast iron radiators. Cast iron radiator ms have some hissing and banging. Steam badeboard spits some water.

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  • BobC
    BobC Member Posts: 5,479
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    Does the system have main air vents on the steam mains and what kind are they? A lot of systems can benefit from faster main vents. What pressure is the system running at, it should be no more than 2PSI and hopefully lower.

    Heatimer Varivalves are usually too fast for radiators and definitely not for cast iron base boards. Depending on your system you would be better off with venrite adjustable vents or maid o Mist 5L that comes with 5 different orifices.

    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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