[Chat] Radiators

[Jeanne Knight]

Eric is right in assuming steam.  Hot water ones like I have bang and don't bubble and gurgle.

Jeanne Knight

2513 Guilford Avenue

Baltimore, MD 21218

410 366-2849   
410 977-8851 cell

Date: Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:32:15 -0500
From: ericdymond at gmail.com
To: chat at charlesvillage.info
Subject: Re: [Chat] Radiators

If they're bubbling/gurgling, the condensed steam may not be draining back to the boiler. The end of the radiator opposite the incoming pipe (assuming it's single pipe) should be elevated slightly so it can drain back.

The steam vents do need to be tuned properly so that air is purged from the radiator and it fills up with steam.  If it vents too quickly, the hot steam isn't able to fill the radiator, condense and release heat.  If it vents too slowly you're spraying steam into the room.  Non-functioning vents (either open or closed) need to be replaced.  Also, radiators will require different sized vents depending on the size of the radiator and how far they are from the boiler (assuming you don't have a main vent).
 In short, it's sort of voodoo and it's best to hire someone to do it, rather than doing it yourself. I haven't really found anyone that I'd recommend.  It's really a terrible way to heat a house.
  
 On Thu, Jan 19, 2012 at 6:18 PM, Jeanne Knight <jeanneknight6 at msn.com> wrote:





Is it steam or hotwater? 

 

If hotwater, get a radiator key from the hardware store to turn the valve.  It costs very little.   Bleed the radiator of the air that has accumulated.  Have a bowl with you to catch the water that will come out after the air is drained but before you retighten the valve.  Start with the one furthest from the furnace. 




Jeanne Knight 
2513 Guilford Avenue 
Baltimore, MD 21218 
410 366-2849 

410 977-8851 cell
 





Date: Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:29:02 -0500
From: casey.e.miller at gmail.com
To: chat at charlesvillage.info

Subject: [Chat] Radiators

Does anyone have experience with steam radiators?  I know they're supposed to make some noise, but I've got a few that bubble, gurgle, and whistle all night long and I'd rather not be forced to make the choice between being warm and getting a good night's sleep.  I've heard that the system may need to be balanced, but I'm a complete novice to this stuff.  


Thanks,


Casey
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