Why is my Hy vent leaking?

They may leak at times when system debris collects in the cylindrical body hindering the valves performance. One of the attributes of the Taco, hy-vent, is that you can take the top part off, clean out the body, reassemble it, and put it back in service.

What does Hy Vent do?

The HyVent coating gives the fabric a microporous and hydrophobic property, making it exceptionally breathable. The term hydrophobic is derived from Ancient Greek and means “lacking an affinity for water”. In other words, water vapour – sweat – can escape, but water in the form of rain can’t get in.

What does a boiler automatic air vent do?

Automatic air vent valves are designed to remove the air that accumulates in heating and air conditioning systems without the need for manual intervention. This prevents harmful phenomena that may compromise the life and the performance of the heating system and which include: Corrosion due to the oxygen.

How big is a taco Hy vent vent?

The Taco Hy-Vent® has become the industry standard for dependable long life service. Available in 1/8”, 1/4” and 1/2” x 3/4” threaded connections, the high capacity float style vents can be placed either on the boiler or at the high points throughout the system.

Where are the vents on a taco boiler?

You already know Taco Hy-Vents® as the industry standard for dependable, long-life service. The high-capacity, float-style vent can be placed either on the boiler or at the high points throughout the system.

How does the Hy-vent waste connector work?

The Hy-Vent® Waste Connector screws onto the outlet connection of the Hy-Vents models 400, 426, 418, 416) to provide a worry-free installation. The 1/4″ threads easily connect to a waste line, preventing water damage if the vent ever leaks.

How does service check work on hyrdonic air vents?

The service check screws onto the Hy-Vent and allows the vent to be replaced without having to drain any fluid from the system. The Hy-Vent® Waste Connector screws onto the outlet connection of the Hy-Vents models 400, 426, 418, 416) to provide a worry-free installation.