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jrbayside
jrbayside Member Posts: 81
in Strictly Steam
need to vent a very long main, which valve do you guys recommend



ps  the main gets hot until about 5 feet to where it turns to go vertical

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  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 17,795
    How long is the main

    and what pipe size is it? 
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  • jrbayside
    jrbayside Member Posts: 81
    9 units

    2 inch main, runs @ 90 feet on the horizontal
  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 17,795
    Vent it

    with two Gorton #2 vents. This will get the air out in a super hurry!
    All Steamed Up, Inc.
    Towson, MD, USA
    Steam, Vapor & Hot-Water Heating Specialists
    Oil & Gas Burner Service
    Consulting
  • jrbayside
    jrbayside Member Posts: 81
    9 units

    Hi guys, put in gorton #2 on the end of the main line, but still get no heat from the tee feeding the riser. Any suggestions?
  • jrbayside
    jrbayside Member Posts: 81
    9 units

    Hi guys, put in gorton #2 on the end of the main line, but still get no heat from the tee feeding the riser. Any suggestions?
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