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Radiator vent

ksd99
ksd99 Member Posts: 77
in Strictly Steam
I just took off my a1 vent to adjust the speed and there was 3 drops of water in it - is that normal?
New owner of 1 Pipe Steam Boiler - learning all I can- no real steam pro in S.W. Michigan - if you know of 1 -let me know.

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  • Danny Scully
    Danny Scully Member Posts: 1,440
    Omg! :wink: why did you take it off?
  • ksd99
    ksd99 Member Posts: 77
    I have a Hoffman 1a and it’s hard to adjust the number with my arthritis.
    New owner of 1 Pipe Steam Boiler - learning all I can- no real steam pro in S.W. Michigan - if you know of 1 -let me know.
  • JUGHNE
    JUGHNE Member Posts: 11,279
    If you think about it the steam air vent has to have steam enter it in order to close. There will always be some moisture in it from the steam.
    Older air vents had a "tongue" that hung into the radiator to drain this very condensate.
  • ksd99
    ksd99 Member Posts: 77
    @jughne thank you, Just what I thought but wanted to hear it from an expert. Thanks again.
    New owner of 1 Pipe Steam Boiler - learning all I can- no real steam pro in S.W. Michigan - if you know of 1 -let me know.

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