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Main vent placement
guzzinerd
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Getting ready to splice in the Gortons on the ventless side of the building.
Is it ok to put them on these horizontal sections of main and return? They do go on about 20' further but from here on they run up against the floor where there's no room to go up.
Is it ok to put them on these horizontal sections of main and return? They do go on about 20' further but from here on they run up against the floor where there's no room to go up.
Bryant 245-8 2-pipe steam in a 1930s 6-unit 1-story apt building in the NM mountains. 26 radiators heating up 3800sqf.
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You can drill and tap for 1/4" which will handle a Gorton #2.
These may be over kill with the strainers and pipe supports.
It was an old abandoned/abused system.
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Great idea. Although I wanted to give each a shut off valve as well. Is it ok to go without the valve?Bryant 245-8 2-pipe steam in a 1930s 6-unit 1-story apt building in the NM mountains. 26 radiators heating up 3800sqf.0
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JUGHNE said:The 2nd picture added is a better shot. Valve would not be necessary. Just shut the system down if needed, plug or cap if you have a leaker. Seldom with G2's.
* Ended up being a 5 minute job, so relieved, my pipes will be too!
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Best piping practice would tap into the top of the pipe or at 45 degrees from the top, minimizing condensate intrusion. Black pipe with iron elbows are preferred. Galvanized fittings can flake and clog vents.
Nice work to a great system!0 -
So, how much better does it heat?All Steamed Up, Inc.
Towson, MD, USA
Steam, Vapor & Hot-Water Heating Specialists
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Long Beach Ed said:Best piping practice would tap into the top of the pipe or at 45 degrees from the top, minimizing condensate intrusion. Black pipe with iron elbows are preferred. Galvanized fittings can flake and clog vents. Nice work to a great system!Bryant 245-8 2-pipe steam in a 1930s 6-unit 1-story apt building in the NM mountains. 26 radiators heating up 3800sqf.0
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@Steamhead everything on that side of the apartments heated up much quicker, so far so goodBryant 245-8 2-pipe steam in a 1930s 6-unit 1-story apt building in the NM mountains. 26 radiators heating up 3800sqf.1
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Excellent. We'll be interested to see how much gas you save.All Steamed Up, Inc.
Towson, MD, USA
Steam, Vapor & Hot-Water Heating Specialists
Oil & Gas Burner Service
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Steamhead said:Excellent. We'll be interested to see how much gas you save.
Sitting by the boiler right now. It just cycled at 0 psi with the thermostat shutting it off. The thermostat is located in the living area above the newly-added vents. Pretty happyBryant 245-8 2-pipe steam in a 1930s 6-unit 1-story apt building in the NM mountains. 26 radiators heating up 3800sqf.0
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