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Has Anybody Noticed If Newly Installed VXT Feeders Sound Louder Than Older Units?

Gordo
Gordo Member Posts: 857
in Strictly Steam
The last few new VXTs we've installed have evinced a high pitched screeching noise when feeding.
I suspect that the recent redesign in the solenoid's flow restrictor is the cause. The older model didn't seem to make this noise.

Has anybody else noticed the same issue? Thanks for your time.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSoe13eSAT8
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Comments

  • the_donut
    the_donut Member Posts: 374
    Had a similar issue with a McDonnell 47-2. Had too high flow velocity and screeched loudly. Pinched the supply valve back until the screeching went away. Still feeds fine.
  • Fred
    Fred Member Posts: 8,542
    Sounds almost like the solenoid is hanging up.
  • New England SteamWorks
    New England SteamWorks Member Posts: 1,526
    We had one that did that awhile back. Putting in a new one on Thursday, -I'll advise how that goes.
    New England SteamWorks
    Service, Installation, & Restoration of Steam Heating Systems
    newenglandsteamworks.com
    Gordo
  • STEAM DOCTOR
    STEAM DOCTOR Member Posts: 2,212
    Hum. Maybe that is just an extra feature to remind the homeowner that the feeder is feeding. Just joking
    Gordo
  • gerry gill
    gerry gill Member Posts: 3,078
    haven't noticed it...but there are benefits to being old and almost deaf :)
    gwgillplumbingandheating.com
    Serving Cleveland's eastern suburbs from Cleveland Heights down to Cuyahoga Falls.

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  • Gordo
    Gordo Member Posts: 857
    @STEAM DOCTOR : One customer can hear that VXT screech on the second floor when it goes off at 0400 hrs.

    Fortunately, that system is tight and uses very little water.
    All Steamed Up, Inc.
    "Reducing our country's energy consumption, one system at a time"
    Steam, Vapor & Hot-Water Heating Specialists
    Oil & Gas Burner Service
    Baltimore, MD (USA) and consulting anywhere.
    https://heatinghelp.com/find-a-contractor/detail/all-steamed-up-inc
  • Gordo
    Gordo Member Posts: 857
    With VXT's new flow restrictor, it might have lowered the pressure/flow/noise threshold. That is to say, it may be that at water pressures below, say, 55 psi, there is no screech.
    All Steamed Up, Inc.
    "Reducing our country's energy consumption, one system at a time"
    Steam, Vapor & Hot-Water Heating Specialists
    Oil & Gas Burner Service
    Baltimore, MD (USA) and consulting anywhere.
    https://heatinghelp.com/find-a-contractor/detail/all-steamed-up-inc
  • STEAM DOCTOR
    STEAM DOCTOR Member Posts: 2,212
    @Gordo. Wow. Thats extreme. I haven't had an issue with the VXTS that I put in. That said, low water pressure is common in a lot of my service areas. I also do not put in an awful lot of them. I remove many more Auto feeders then I put in. I am not a big Auto feeder fan.

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