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Why is to much venting no good on a radiator?

acl10
acl10 Member Posts: 349
Why is to much venting no good on a radiator?

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  • Big Ed_4
    Big Ed_4 Member Posts: 2,762
    edited January 2018
    Steam will take the least risistant path ...We use resistance to direct /control the steam .We use the resistance to balance the system ... We want to fill the mains with steam first ,next the riser- radiators.. We normaly want to fill ,all of the radiators ,at the same time .. Small to large, same time ....
    I have enough experience to know , that I dont know it all
  • STEAM DOCTOR
    STEAM DOCTOR Member Posts: 1,954
    It's great for that radiator. Just not so good for all the other radiators.
  • neilc
    neilc Member Posts: 2,692
    too fast can also jet the steam right to the vent,
    and not let the rad heat to it's potential.
    a delicate balance all around.
    known to beat dead horses