My steam pipes drawn out. Would like recommendations on how to make it better

QuintonS · January 2025

Hey everyone, here is my steam system drawn out. Was looking for some input on how it is currently and if there's anything I can do to make it better. There are 14 radiators for this steam system with a total EDR of 605 if this helps at all.

ethicalpaul · January 2025

The main vent looks like it may be in the wrong place, but other than that, there's not much to be known from this drawing. Photos of the near boiler piping are more useful, but also some indication of an existing problem or concern.

QuintonS · January 2025

https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/comment/1834749#Comment_1834749

I was mainly talking about the main vent

mattmia2 · January 2025

Main vent should be after the last radiator on the main. Everything else is in the details of exactly how it is plumbed.

EBEBRATT-Ed · January 2025

The vent should be located after the take off to the last radiator but before the main drops into the wet return. Anywhere between those two points is fine at any convenient location.

I would guess the last two rads on the main heat slow.

ethicalpaul · January 2025

https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/comment/1834751#Comment_1834751

OK very good, but I still can't tell from the picture. If those last two radiators are just on runouts at the end of the main, the main vent could be OK. Send a pic.

My last radiator is similarly "after" my main vent, but topologically, it's just a normal radiator runout

JUGHNE · January 2025

I would move the venting to just above the wet return at the end of the main.

Maybe put a Gorton 2 plus your #1 at that location…….tees for antler configuration.

My steam pipes drawn out. Would like recommendations on how to make it better

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