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Float vent for an old steam system

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BradandTimshow
BradandTimshow Member Posts: 2
in Strictly Steam
Hi,
We're having a hard time finding a replacement for this old Trane and Co float vent installed at the end of the line on a steam system.

It's a Trane and Co. Float Vent model number 1010-1.

Saw a post about this recently but wasn't able to find it again today.

Any suggestions are appreciated. Thank you.

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  • Jamie Hall
    Jamie Hall Member Posts: 23,364
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    A vent is, pretty much, a vent. Which means that you can replace it with a modern vent -- such as a Gorton #2. In that location you may have to get a bit creative with a couple of nipples and elbows to get it on.
    Br. Jamie, osb
    Building superintendent/caretaker, 7200 sq. ft. historic house museum with dependencies in New England
    BradandTimshow
  • Long Beach Ed
    Long Beach Ed Member Posts: 1,211
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    Are you sure it's not working?
    BradandTimshow
  • bburd
    bburd Member Posts: 919
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    A Gorton #2 is pretty big, might need something shorter in that location.
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    Bburd
    BradandTimshow
  • EBEBRATT-Ed
    EBEBRATT-Ed Member Posts: 15,567
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    You can also build a header and use multiple smaller vents if a big one won't fit
    BradandTimshow
  • BradandTimshow
    BradandTimshow Member Posts: 2
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    Thanks for your replies. That gives me some things to consider. I'm brand new to steam heat.
    Appreciate it.

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