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Convector air vent replacement

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sh500
sh500 Member Posts: 8
in Strictly Steam
Hello, i purchased some new Gorton air vents to replace old vents on a one pipe steam fin radiator. The old vents had a 1/4" -> 1/8" bushing and a 1/8" vent. 

Since the vent hole is already 1/4", is it correct to put some teflon on the new 1/4" vents and install them directly into the convector, or is a bushing required along with the smaller 1/8" air vents?

Thanks

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  • Jamie Hall
    Jamie Hall Member Posts: 23,373
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    If you can get the old bushing out... go for it. And yes, a little dope.
    Br. Jamie, osb
    Building superintendent/caretaker, 7200 sq. ft. historic house museum with dependencies in New England
    hadeone

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