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Venting short take off to radiators

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adasilva
adasilva Member Posts: 144
in Strictly Steam
Approximately 8' to 10' of 1.25" piping to radiators with the exception of the upstairs which are 15' long. Question is this, would it be worth installing T's and a vent to purge the air out of them? I'm thinking this might be more of a personal preference? If anything maybe the runs to the second floor might be worth doing. The shorter runs maybe a more aggressive vent on the rad itself? Thoughts?

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  • Jamie Hall
    Jamie Hall Member Posts: 26,826
    Personally I wouldn't bother. Not enough air in there to make much difference. A multistory -- four or five story -- bigger riser might be top vented, though to advantage.
    Br. Jamie, osb
    Building superintendent/caretaker, 7200 sq. ft. historic house museum with dependencies in New England
    adasilva
  • adasilva
    adasilva Member Posts: 144
    @Jamie Hall my thoughts exactly. Seems like more effort for no gain! Merry Christmas!
  • Danny Scully
    Danny Scully Member Posts: 1,465
    Do you have any TRVS @adasilva?
  • Fred
    Fred Member Posts: 8,542
    I'm with @Jamie Hall on this. It is mostly a waste of time and money.
    adasilva
  • adasilva
    adasilva Member Posts: 144
    @Danny Scully no sir I do not, is this something I should think about? Although to be honest its nice and toasty in my daughter's room and spare bedroom upstairs.
  • Danny Scully
    Danny Scully Member Posts: 1,465
    Not necessarily something you need to be thinking about. It’s just good to master vent TRVS which would mean venting the risers.
    adasilva
  • EBEBRATT-Ed
    EBEBRATT-Ed Member Posts: 19,523
    If anything vent the tops of the second floor risers if you have any up their that are slow to heat
    adasilva

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