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Main steam vent sizing question
Eric_8
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Would appreciate your input on which main vents I should use (Gorton #2s? how many?) based on the following:
1st main is about 170 feet with 3 elbows, and
2nd main is about 125 feet with 2 elbows
The mains are 4.5 inches in diameter.
Currently, we have one Hoffman 75 at the end of each main, and I suspect that is quite insufficient. Thanks!
DL
1st main is about 170 feet with 3 elbows, and
2nd main is about 125 feet with 2 elbows
The mains are 4.5 inches in diameter.
Currently, we have one Hoffman 75 at the end of each main, and I suspect that is quite insufficient. Thanks!
DL
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You're right
those Hoffmans are pathetically small for that system. Vent the long main with four Gorton #2 vents, and the shorter one with three. You won't believe the difference.
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