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Gorton main vent venting steam

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Don_175
Don_175 Member Posts: 126
in Strictly Steam
We have a relatively new Gorton vent on a branch in our basement. It is about 6-8” above the pipe on a pipe nipple and is releasing steam when the heat is on. Is there any way to clean it etc? They seem to be pretty expensive. Thanks 

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  • KC_Jones
    KC_Jones Member Posts: 5,737
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    I would contact Gorton, they have excellent customer service and would most likely replace it.  If it’s new it shouldn’t be dirty already and it shouldn’t vent steam.
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  • EBEBRATT-Ed
    EBEBRATT-Ed Member Posts: 15,523
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    @Don_175

    Do you know if you are running high steam pressure? High pressure kills vents. Should keep it below 2 psi lower is better
  • Don_175
    Don_175 Member Posts: 126
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    No. Pressure is definitely low. .5 psi

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