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Description
Size: 3/4" x 1/2"
Type: Straight
Adjustability: Non-Adjustable
Specs
| Application: | Main Vent |
|---|---|
| System Type: | Steam |
| Size: | 1/2" 1/2" x 3/4" 3/4" |
| Model: | Gorton No. 1 |
| Mount: | Straight |
| Adjustability: | Non-Adjustable |
| Material: | Steel |
| Body Pattern: | Straight |
| Thread Type: | Male Female |
| Temperature Range (F): | 140°F - 240°F |
| Thread Size: | 3/4" 1/2" |
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Product Q&A
2 QuestionsQ: What is the total height of this vent? I have to replace an old main vent, but there is very little space and the one I just bought does not fit. Thank you
Asked by Greg The Angry Guy 13 years ago
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I don't have one in front of me but best guess is 3.5" talk..... Andy Gathy Heights Hardware
3 inches. I put one of these on my short main and 3 of the really big ones on my long main. Sent from my iPhone
About 4 to 4 & 1/4 inches. Rennis Lami
the total height of the Gorton #1 valve is 3 3/8 inch so you need 3 1/2 and you will be able to install it
The Gorton No. 1 is 3-5/16" high.
Q: Will this unit work well in a hot water supply line ( from the HOT WATER HEATER to the rest of the house )? I think that bacteria is causing "AIR" gas to build in the hot water line and spurts (BLOWS) out of the nearest faucet above the water heater . The well psi is no greater than 60.
Asked by Hareold 14 years ago
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No. This is meant to be used in a steam heating system. I'm not sure about your problem. You should consult with a plumber. Sebastien Brooklyn, NY
I have installed at least (30) Gorton No. 1, 3/4" x 1/2" Air Eliminators (Main Vent Valves) on my commercial low pressure heating system during the last 5+ years. They all work fine & do a good job of eliminating air so the steam can travel better & faster in our steam supply mains. I have never heard of the Gorton Air Eliminators used in anything but steam systems. It sounds to me like you are attempting to use the wrong piece of equipment on your residential hot water supply line. There are air elimination valves readily available for your system needs. Venting entrapped air from a home hot water system is very, very common. However, I do not think the Gorton is a good fit.
No it will not, this unit is designed for low pressure steam applications. For the issue you have described, first, ensure that the T&P valve on the water heater is working properly, if it is not, replace immediately. If the t&p valve is working fine, concider a small expansion tank to be installed on the supply line.
Nope. The Gorton No. 1 is used on a low pressure steam, heating system. The vent closes when it senses the presence of steam. Most of the time the steam temperature is (212-215 F). If you used this on the residential hot water system (max 180 F), the vent would just leak water all over your floor. I am sure Pex has a solution, I just don’t know what it is. Ken