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Paul S_3
Paul S_3 Member Posts: 1,261
edited August 2016 in THE MAIN WALL
i have a job coming up with (2) 2.5" mains about 80ft long each....with about 900 sq ft of EDR attached to each at total around 1800 for the whole building.....i would usually use several Gorton 2's
...but i have seen some of you guys use traps and i believe ive seen someone use a f & t for this .....do they perform better...?....any recommendations? thanks Paul S
ASM Mechanical Company
Located in Staten Island NY
Servicing all 5 boroughs of NYC.
347-692-4777
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Comments

  • BobC
    BobC Member Posts: 5,476
    Why not try a couple of big mouth vents. Each of those mains has about 4cuft of air in it so one or two of the bigmouth should do quite nicely.

    bob
    Smith G8-3 with EZ Gas @ 90,000 BTU, Single pipe steam
    Vaporstat with a 12oz cut-out and 4oz cut-in
    3PSI gauge
  • Fred
    Fred Member Posts: 8,542
    Have you considered the Barnes and Jones Big Mouth? Each one is equal to about two Gorton #2's.
    https://www.amazon.com/Barnes-Jones-Big-Mouth-Vent/dp/B01F26P13C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1472688688&sr=8-1&keywords=Big+Mouth+vent
  • Paul S_3
    Paul S_3 Member Posts: 1,261
    @Fred they say currently unavailable....where would i purchase them
    ASM Mechanical Company
    Located in Staten Island NY
    Servicing all 5 boroughs of NYC.
    347-692-4777
    ASMMECHANICALCORP@GMAIL.COM
    ASMHVACNYC.COM
    https://heatinghelp.com/find-a-contractor/detail/asm-mechanical-company
  • BobC
    BobC Member Posts: 5,476
    Last I heard Barnes and Jones @Sailah is working on a new batch so they should be back in stock soon.

    Bob
    Smith G8-3 with EZ Gas @ 90,000 BTU, Single pipe steam
    Vaporstat with a 12oz cut-out and 4oz cut-in
    3PSI gauge
  • Fred
    Fred Member Posts: 8,542
    Paul S said:

    @Fred they say currently unavailable....where would i purchase them

    I told @Sailah , in another post, a few days ago there were only 4 left in Amazon stock. He said he was working on 50 more. Maybe he can get you what you need for this installation???
    Paul S_3
  • Sailah
    Sailah Member Posts: 826
    I just shipped 30 to Amazon today should be available next week. If you need sooner, feel free to call me I have some at the factory.

    I blame/thank you all for the out of stock!
    Peter Owens
    SteamIQ
    Fred
  • Paul S_3
    Paul S_3 Member Posts: 1,261
    edited September 2016
    @Sailah i need what would equal 12 #2's PM me i need them within next week...
    ASM Mechanical Company
    Located in Staten Island NY
    Servicing all 5 boroughs of NYC.
    347-692-4777
    ASMMECHANICALCORP@GMAIL.COM
    ASMHVACNYC.COM
    https://heatinghelp.com/find-a-contractor/detail/asm-mechanical-company
  • ChrisJ
    ChrisJ Member Posts: 15,588
    Paul S said:

    @Sailah i need what would equal 12 #2's PM me i need them within next week...

    I believe that would be around 6 Big Mouths.
    Single pipe quasi-vapor system. Typical operating pressure 0.14 - 0.43 oz. EcoSteam ES-20 Advanced Control for Residential Steam boilers. Rectorseal Steamaster water treatment
  • Sailah
    Sailah Member Posts: 826
    the Gorton No 2 vents 2.2CFM @3ozs. The Big Mouth vents 3.6CFM @3ozs per Gerry Gill

    I'll leave the conversion up to you
    Peter Owens
    SteamIQ
  • Paul S_3
    Paul S_3 Member Posts: 1,261
    thanks guys.....ill be purchasing 6 big mouths for mains....and 4 vari vents for risers.....i spoke to Peter this afternoon.
    ASM Mechanical Company
    Located in Staten Island NY
    Servicing all 5 boroughs of NYC.
    347-692-4777
    ASMMECHANICALCORP@GMAIL.COM
    ASMHVACNYC.COM
    https://heatinghelp.com/find-a-contractor/detail/asm-mechanical-company
  • ChrisJ
    ChrisJ Member Posts: 15,588
    @Sailah Looks like it's pretty safe to say you've got a winner, eh?

    I still need to install the ported Big Mouth you sent me. I'll get it in before the season, just been busy.
    Single pipe quasi-vapor system. Typical operating pressure 0.14 - 0.43 oz. EcoSteam ES-20 Advanced Control for Residential Steam boilers. Rectorseal Steamaster water treatment
  • Sailah
    Sailah Member Posts: 826
    @ChrisJ I'm not making a down payment on that new Maserati just yet :) I think the real test will be this heating season, and the next, and the next...It's one thing to make a shiny new product but my benchmark for the pros will be:

    After seeing it in action at your customers homes, would you install one in your own home?

    It's very humbling to have professionals put down their money to buy your new product. I truly hope it exceeds expectations.

    And remember, you have the only ported Big Mouth on the planet and I'm never making another...
    Peter Owens
    SteamIQ
  • Paul S_3
    Paul S_3 Member Posts: 1,261
    edited September 2016
    I just got my 1st order from Barnes and Jones.....these are beautiful vents ......if they work half as good as they look ....ill never use another Gorton....i really like the vari-vent with the adjustable screw. and there smaller too


    ASM Mechanical Company
    Located in Staten Island NY
    Servicing all 5 boroughs of NYC.
    347-692-4777
    ASMMECHANICALCORP@GMAIL.COM
    ASMHVACNYC.COM
    https://heatinghelp.com/find-a-contractor/detail/asm-mechanical-company
    EzzyTTinmanSWEI
  • EzzyT
    EzzyT Member Posts: 1,294
    I see you have your 5 footer ready for the 6" header
    E-Travis Mechanical LLC
    Etravismechanical@gmail.com
    201-887-8856
    Paul S_3
  • Paul S_3
    Paul S_3 Member Posts: 1,261
    edited September 2016
    yes....im going to deliver the material tomorrow morning...6 in are big and heavy fittings especially the tees
    ....i had to buy another one....like you said the 36 in chain may be too small
    ASM Mechanical Company
    Located in Staten Island NY
    Servicing all 5 boroughs of NYC.
    347-692-4777
    ASMMECHANICALCORP@GMAIL.COM
    ASMHVACNYC.COM
    https://heatinghelp.com/find-a-contractor/detail/asm-mechanical-company
  • EzzyT
    EzzyT Member Posts: 1,294
    You won't be needing to go to the gym after working with those babies
    E-Travis Mechanical LLC
    Etravismechanical@gmail.com
    201-887-8856
    Paul S_3TinmanSWEI
  • Sailah
    Sailah Member Posts: 826
    Thanks Paul!

    Please don't use that pipe wrench on the vents...

    BTW the set screw is 5/64" allen if I remember off the top of my head because I put it in there...
    Peter Owens
    SteamIQ
  • Paul S_3
    Paul S_3 Member Posts: 1,261
    thanks for everything Peter its been a pleasure
    ASM Mechanical Company
    Located in Staten Island NY
    Servicing all 5 boroughs of NYC.
    347-692-4777
    ASMMECHANICALCORP@GMAIL.COM
    ASMHVACNYC.COM
    https://heatinghelp.com/find-a-contractor/detail/asm-mechanical-company