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STEAM DOCTOR
STEAM DOCTOR Member Posts: 1,967
in Strictly Steam
thanks for the great site. where can i find info on recommendations for main air venting and radiator air venting. also where can i find info on venting capacity of various vents so that i can compare. thanks.

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  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 16,835
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    Start with your main vents

    measure the length and diameter of each steam main and we can tell you what you need. 
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  • STEAM DOCTOR
    STEAM DOCTOR Member Posts: 1,967
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    will do

    will do(might take a few days). thanks
  • nicholas bonham-carter
    nicholas bonham-carter Member Posts: 8,576
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    venting info

    there is an e-book available from the shop here listing the capacities of all the various vents. my view is: you can never be over-vented on the main lines, as long as they are more or less equal [if more than one line].

    therefore the gorton #2 is my choice, and if your mains are big, maybe several!

    concentrate on improving  the main vents  first, as they do all the work, and get all the abuse. most likely your rad vents are ok. if they are not, then you will see that after your replacement of the mains.--nbc
  • Unknown
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    Venting Book

    Hi- I gave another person the info on getting the Vent Book.

    Use this link to get there

    - Rod

    http://www.heatinghelp.com/forum-thread/127696/Balancing-A-steam-system
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