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steam vents

scott75
scott75 Member Posts: 100
Hey guys. I thought in previous trips to this forum you guys recomended Gorton radiator steam vents. I can't find them at the local supply houses or in the Sid Harvey catalogue. The only ones I can find are Hoffman (which I don't like, and didn't find it in an adjustable version anyway), Dole (which is now Eaton?) and Vent-Rite, which I like best out of the three? What are your thoughts on these and do you know where I can get the Gorton? Thanks in advance for your time.

Scott

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  • Scot
    Scot Member Posts: 7


    I have been buying them online at PEX Supply. www.pexsupply.com

    I added a Gorton #2 to my long main, a ventrite 75 to my short main. This seemed to improve my situation. I am experimenting with other sizes for the radiators.

    Check out this link at Gortons for sizing info.
    www.gorton-valves.com/specify.htm

    Scot
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  • Rodney Summers
    Rodney Summers Member Posts: 748


    > I have been buying them online at PEX Supply.

    > www.pexsupply.com

    >

    > I added a Gorton #2 to my

    > long main, a ventrite 75 to my short main. This

    > seemed to improve my situation. I am

    > experimenting with other sizes for the radiators.

    > Check out this link at Gortons for sizing

    > info. www.gorton-valves.com/specify.htm

    >

    > Scot



  • Rodney Summers
    Rodney Summers Member Posts: 748
    ditto on both

    If you are having venting problems talk to Ken (be prepared to give him a schematic with radiator sizes, piping length/sizes etc.) and he will set you straight. Pex supply carries the full line of Gorton steam vents to the best of my knowedge. Both Ken and Pex Supply worked well for me.
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