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Main vent placement

guzzinerd
guzzinerd Member Posts: 282
in Strictly Steam
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.

 
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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  • JUGHNE
    JUGHNE Member Posts: 11,279
    edited February 2023
    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.



  • guzzinerd
    guzzinerd Member Posts: 282
    edited February 2023
    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.
  • JUGHNE
    JUGHNE Member Posts: 11,279
    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.
    guzzinerd
  • guzzinerd
    guzzinerd Member Posts: 282
    edited February 2023
    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.
    Awesome.  Will make the job some much quicker and easier.

    * Ended up being a 5 minute job, so relieved, my pipes will be too!


    Bryant 245-8 2-pipe steam in a 1930s 6-unit 1-story apt building in the NM mountains.  26 radiators heating up 3800sqf.
  • Long Beach Ed
    Long Beach Ed Member Posts: 1,321
    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!
  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 17,387
    So, how much better does it heat?
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  • guzzinerd
    guzzinerd Member Posts: 282
    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!
    Thank you, the pipes are black.. will swap out the elbow and adapter for black as well and get a 45° on there coming out of the main.  Thanks so much
    Bryant 245-8 2-pipe steam in a 1930s 6-unit 1-story apt building in the NM mountains.  26 radiators heating up 3800sqf.
  • guzzinerd
    guzzinerd Member Posts: 282
    Steamhead said:
    So, how much better does it heat?

    I'll know this evening!  It's in the mid 50s and sunny today
    Bryant 245-8 2-pipe steam in a 1930s 6-unit 1-story apt building in the NM mountains.  26 radiators heating up 3800sqf.
  • guzzinerd
    guzzinerd Member Posts: 282
    @Steamhead everything on that side of the apartments heated up much quicker, so far so good
    Bryant 245-8 2-pipe steam in a 1930s 6-unit 1-story apt building in the NM mountains.  26 radiators heating up 3800sqf.
    Long Beach Ed
  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 17,387
    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
    Consulting
  • guzzinerd
    guzzinerd Member Posts: 282
    edited February 2023

    Steamhead said:
    Excellent. We'll be interested to see how much gas you save.
    The bill for last month just arrived and is brutal.  Looking forward to something smaller next month.

    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 happy
    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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