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replaced all vents with adjustable type-now 1 hissing

Steamhead
Steamhead Member Posts: 17,342
in THE MAIN WALL
install a properly sized main vent- that way whatever you replace that rad vent with will last much longer. Plus your fuel bills will drop.

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  • jim_14
    jim_14 Member Posts: 271


    I went on an air vent replacement frenzy a few years ago after reading dans book, the lost art 1, and replaced all the vents (except bath/kitchen) with adjustable type valves until I had a quiet system. This one was set on maximum opening and was quiet until the end of last season. Now it hisses loudly and continuosly every heating cycle. Im guessing its the vent? Its one of those home depot cheapo vents (hey I was experimenting so what the heck they were a cheap alternative to a possible costly experiment going with a hoffman). My house has no main vent, so Im guessing this one took the brunt of the steam rush?





  • John@Reliable
    John@Reliable Member Posts: 379
    Replace it soon

    to avoid system running out of water. Hoffman or Ventrite #1 will do the job.
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