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Question about Hoffman Model 1A Vents

pcolburn2
pcolburn2 Member Posts: 25
in Strictly Steam
Apologies if this is a rudimentary question.
If the top nut on the Hoffman 1A is not screwed down firmly on the bottom nut, will this allow steam to escape and water loss to occur at the boiler?

I am chasing down some water loss in a multi-family building and noticing lots of loose nuts on the vents.





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  • Jamie Hall
    Jamie Hall Member Posts: 25,676
    It shouldn't let steam or water escape if it's loose -- but it will lose its adjustment almost immediately, and those are finicky enough to begin with.
    Br. Jamie, osb
    Building superintendent/caretaker, 7200 sq. ft. historic house museum with dependencies in New England

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