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MAIN VENT Question

laptop987
laptop987 Member Posts: 1
in Strictly Steam
I have a one pipe steam. I realized that the front of the house radiators do not heat up properly. I want to replace the main air vent in my basement. How can I install it without being at the end of the pipe without the water hammering noise. I plan on using Groton #1 and Gorton #2. Can anyone please guide me to the process of this? I’d really appreciate it. Attach is the pic of my basement pipe. The one in the picture is a Hoffman 45.

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  • EBEBRATT-Ed
    EBEBRATT-Ed Member Posts: 15,989
    If you are getting water hammering at the vent location you should fix that issue before installing the new vent. Check the pitch on all piping with a level and check the radiator pitch as well
  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 17,167
    How long is the main, and is it 2" pipe for its whole length?
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  • dabrakeman
    dabrakeman Member Posts: 572
    The vent should be higher. However, it doesn't look like you have much room for a Gorton 2 or Bigmouth unless you can open some space between a couple joists in the ceiling.

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