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Venting

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  • 109A_5
    109A_5 Member Posts: 3,042

    I think you will find you really don't need more venting, just a system that is piped correctly with the correct components for it to work as best as possible.

    National - U.S. Gas Boiler 45+ Years Old
    Steam 300 SQ. FT. - EDR 347
    One Pipe System
  • Truckermike
    Truckermike Member Posts: 68

    I’ll start with the drips and go from there thank you!

  • Truckermike
    Truckermike Member Posts: 68
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    Ok I dropped my drips and am anxious to see how it goes. I can say that I’m not getting heat going up into the vents like I was so that’s a plus. I also wanted to say buying this crimper was well worth the money it’s come in handy several times.

  • 109A_5
    109A_5 Member Posts: 3,042

    Looks better, it will be interesting to see how it works without radiator traps.

    National - U.S. Gas Boiler 45+ Years Old
    Steam 300 SQ. FT. - EDR 347
    One Pipe System
  • Truckermike
    Truckermike Member Posts: 68

    would adding radiator traps be worth the investment?

  • 109A_5
    109A_5 Member Posts: 3,042

    Well a 2 pipe system usually has them in some form or another. Or the steam is limited at each radiator by orifices. Either way it keeps the steam out of the return and prematurely closing the vents stopping the air purging.

    In your case I would see how the system works. Maybe you can mostly balance the steam flow with the radiator valves.

    National - U.S. Gas Boiler 45+ Years Old
    Steam 300 SQ. FT. - EDR 347
    One Pipe System
  • pecmsg
    pecmsg Member Posts: 6,580

    A P-trap on the condensate return?

  • Truckermike
    Truckermike Member Posts: 68

    I want to get new valves I have different ones on different radiators. I think the ones I want/need are $70. Apiece

  • Truckermike
    Truckermike Member Posts: 68

    what valves should I be looking at to replace what I have?

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