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Gordon Vent Getting Clogged with Water.

Athana
Athana Member Posts: 105
in Strictly Steam
Hi..A few of my Gordon Radiator Vents (One Pipe Steam) get clogged with Water so heat on it is almost nothing,so I have to take vents off and shake water out for Radiator to work properly again.
I think this did not happen before with our Oil Burning WM Steam monstrosity previous to this pair of Gas Steam Smith Boilers put in 4-5 years ago..They were installed by a good man using a whole lot of those large Gordon Main Vents in the basement.
Why is this water build up in Radiator vents? Thank You.

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  • Ironman
    Ironman Member Posts: 7,511
    More info and some pics of the system and boiler would help.

    The first thing that I would check is your radiator valves. Make sure they are open all the way.

    Second, check the setting of the pressuretrol. It should cut in @ .5 psi and cut out @ 1.5 psi. If it's set correctly, check the pigtail that it's connected to; it could be clogged and need cleaning.
    Bob Boan
    You can choose to do what you want, but you cannot choose the consequences.
  • Fred
    Fred Member Posts: 8,542
    Are the radiators pitched towards the supply valves?
    What is the system pressure?
    either could be a problem, along with wet steam. Can we see pictures of the piping over the boiler?

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