[Chat] Radiators

[Jonathan Wetmiller]

If there's only one pipe leading to the radiator, it's steam.  If there are two, it's probably hot water.


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 From: "langwidge at comcast.net" <langwidge at comcast.net>
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Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2012 6:21 PM
Subject: Re: [Chat] Radiators
 

Jeanne,
 
How can I tell whether my radiators are steam or hot wwater.
 
Mine too make noises and "hammer" horribly.
 
Christine 
 
 
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From: "Jeanne Knight" <jeanneknight6 at msn.com>
To: chat at charlesvillage.info
Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2012 6:18:12 PM
Subject: Re: [Chat] Radiators

 
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
  


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 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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