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300904424

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PE881

1/8 in. Straight Vent

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$1327
  • Features a tapered base to add to the drainage
  • Ideal for various steam heating applications
  • Measures 1 in. Dia x 3 in. H
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Product Details

The 1/8 in. IPS Straight Steam Radiator Vent Valve is designed for use in a steam heating system. It has a fixed vent and a tapered base to add to drainage. Installs easily.
  • 1 in. Dia x 3 in. L
  • 1/8 in. IPS straight vent valve for a steam radiator
  • Fixed vent with a tapered base to add to drainage
  • Designed for a steam heating system
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Q:What does 1/8" refer to? When l measure input opening, it's 1/4" diameter.
by|Nov 21, 2022
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A:  Dear Valued Home Depot Customer, We have reached out to the manufacturer and their answer is,“1/8 inch is reference to the input opening”.

by|Dec 4, 2022
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    Q:how many seconds or minutes does "hissing" last before silence ... from "cold start" to quiet ?
    by|Feb 16, 2021
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    A:  There was non stop hissing for the duration of the heat cycle.

    by|Mar 18, 2021

      A:  The length of time in question is not dependent on the vent. It is dependent on the system. Thus it will be different in every system and in every radiator; depending on pipe length and diameter. Allow me to explain. When the water in the boiler reaches 212 F the water flashes to steam. Stream is extremely powerful and leaves the boiler at roughly 55 miles per hour. The steam needs to push and clear all the the air in front of it out of the way. This is the hissing noise you hear. The hiss is made by a combination of the air and the steam that has condensed back into water, as it was cooled by the pipes, being forced out of the system by the steam. Eventually when all the pipes have been heated and all the air pushed out of the way, steam will reach the radiator. This can take some time, even though the steam leaves the boiler fast. This is because the cold pipes pulling energy out of the steam will slow it down and cause it to condense. When the steam does reach the radiator the vent locks up or closes. Since no more air can now escape, no more steam goes to that radiator. Instead the steam pressure will pick the path of least résistance to the next radiator that is not yet satisfied. When all the vents are closed, pressure in the system will build and the boiler will shut off. That is assuming the thermostat has not already been satisfied and shut the system off. When all the heat is given up by the radiators and the all the steam has condensed back into water, the vents open. This releases the vacuum and allows the water to flow back from the radiators to the boiler. Then the entire process can happen over again.

      by|Feb 4, 2023
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        Jan 20, 2022
        Terrible Product, Don't Buy It
        I've used three of these now and they simply do not seal the steam. The effectively evacuate air in the line, but as soon as the steam hits, the valve does not close
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          Dec 29, 2022
          not sure if the valve is supposed to make as...
          not sure if the valve is supposed to make as much noise (rattle) as it does...and seems to "spit" as opposed to "steam" out of its opening...but the radiator certainly heats up.
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          Dec 19, 2022
          You'll definitely be returning it tomorrow
          It's been 1 year since I bought one of these hoping something improved.These things are not even serviceable as a paper weights 'cause they roll when placed on their side. Home Depot should be ashamed of themselves for selling a product of this quality..... it really demonstrates disrespect for it's customers.
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