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TRV won't fit on the steam radiator!!

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John H.
John H. Member Posts: 38
in THE MAIN WALL
Turning the elbow up and add a 2nd elbow above the radiator.

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  • Toolfreak
    Toolfreak Member Posts: 10
    TRV won't fit on the steam radiator!!

    I have a large steam radiator (1-pipe) that sits inside a dormer in the upstairs bedroom. There's barely enough room on the side of the radiator for an air vent. I want to replace the air vent with a TRV, but there's not enough room between the side of the radiator and the wall.

    I tried using a 1/8" street elbow to allow me to install the TRV with it jutting out toward the room, but the elbow was making the air vent gurgle and spit. I assume that means the condensate isn't draining like it should. The radiator is shimmed so it pitches toward the pipe.

    Other than finding a smaller radiator, what are my options here? The TRV's I have are made by Honeywell-Braukmann. I got them at Watertown Supply in Watertown, MA.

    TF
  • Empire_2
    Empire_2 Member Posts: 2,340
    OR

    Drill and tap a new thread on the angel if the radiator. If you do be careful...
  • Hitzkup
    Hitzkup Member Posts: 63
    street elbow

    or replace the street elbow to a reguler elbow and a nipple wich will have a better flow due the larger inside diameter.

    mark sch
  • Hitzkup
    Hitzkup Member Posts: 63
    street elbow

    or replace the street elbow to a regular elbow and a nipple which will have a better flow due the larger inside diameter so that the condensate will drain. Or you can try a 1/8" union.

    mark sch
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