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Possible to vent mains too fast?

Motorapido · 2017-11-28 12:56:12

It's not possible to vent mains too fast on single pipe steam, is it? I know if you vent a radiator too fast, the vent closes before the radiator has had a chance to fill with steam in most of its sections. I can't imagine any harm in massive main venting, other than going broke with Big Mouth purchases. The reason I ask…

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PMJ Member Posts: 1,265

December 2017
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Once anyone is heating sufficiently with pressures that are too low to be used for control I don't think the exact number is very important. The pressure is very low and plenty good enough.

1926 1000EDR Mouat 2 pipe vapor system,1957 Bryant Boiler 463,000 BTU input, Natural vacuum operation with single solenoid vent, Custom PLC control
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Possible to vent mains too fast?

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