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marco_5
marco_5 Member Posts: 17
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Thanks for the response. I also e-mailed Legend valve, and they said basicly the same.

Thanks
Marco

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  • marco_5
    marco_5 Member Posts: 17
    radiator valves

    Hi guys,

    this may be obvious to some so forgive my ignorance, but what is the difference between a radiator valve for hot water vs. steam? One has a hole in it that you can blow through..Is it really a shut off? If sombody could enlighten me as to which is which and what the hole is for I would feel so much smarter
  • Mike T., Swampeast MO
    Mike T., Swampeast MO Member Posts: 6,928


    I'm sure there are others, but the valves I've seen for steam have a spherical body and no little hole. Was told that the valve design was to enhance the ability of condensate to flow back into a one-pipe system.

    The hot water valves have a cylindrical body and a little hole. Was told the little hole was to keep a bit of water circulation at all times to help reduce the possibility of a freezeup when the valve is turned "off".
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