Jacobus (Maid O' Mist) J1 Model #1 3/4" x 1/2" Main Vent Valve (3563000)
A straight, non-adjustable steam main vent used to release air from steam main lines so steam can fill the piping more quickly and evenly.
Key Features:
- Steam main vent (Application: Main Vent; System Type: Steam)
- Straight body pattern / mount
- Non-adjustable vent
- Connection size listed as 3/4" x 1/2", with male and female threads
- Vent size: 0.1850"
- Steel construction
- Temperature range listed as 140°F to 240°F
- Description: designed to vent air from main lines and longer runs depending on building size; suggested placement includes using one or more at the end of a short/warm-side main, and two or three at the end of a long/cold-side main
Compatibility & Applications:
- Intended for steam heating main venting applications (as listed/stated)
- Use on steam main lines and longer runs, with quantity guidance based on main length and building "warm side" vs. "cold side"
- Must only be used where the manufacturer specifies this exact part number/model: J1 (Model #1 / 3563000)
Installation & Operation Notes:
- Installation should be performed by a qualified steam/heating technician.
Maintenance & Troubleshooting:
- Main vents are commonly serviced or replaced when a steam system vents air poorly (slow heat), heats unevenly, or when an existing vent leaks or does not seal properly.