[Chat] Radiators

[Eric Dymond]

Oops, I meant that people *aren't* choosing steam for new or replacement
systems.

On Fri, Jan 20, 2012 at 9:14 AM, Eric Dymond <ericdymond at gmail.com> wrote:

> I think it's mostly personal preference.  If it's what you have, it's
> expensive to switch to something else, but given its inherent inefficiency
> and  general difficulty finding repair people, most people are choosing
> steam over hot water or forced air.
>
> On Thu, Jan 19, 2012 at 11:24 PM, Kathleen Wilsbach <kwilsbach8 at gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> I have to disagree with Eric.  I love our steam heat.  When we had ducts
>> put
>> in for the central air, we left the radiators right where they were.
>>  Although
>> the air in our house is still somewhat dry during the winter, I'll take
>> steam
>> over forced air any day.  SSSSSSSSSS!
>>
>> I do agree that it's a good idea to hire an expert to deal with problems.
>> When we've had trouble with our radiators, we've had very good service
>> from Saffer plumbing.  Faulty valves do need to be replaced if they're
>> not working right.  Also if the valve near the floor is leaking, it might
>> need some new lamp wick which works as a sort of gasket.
>> Sadly we had a leaking radiator that had to be
>> replaced.  Of course, you can't buy new but Saffer tries to keep a stock
>> of used ones on hand for just such situations.  When we first bought our
>> house, David Saffer was very helpful in explaining the ins and outs of
>> the steam heating system and giving it an initial tuneup.
>>
>> Kathleen Wilsbach
>>
>> On Thu, Jan 19, 2012 at 6:32 PM, Eric Dymond <ericdymond at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>> > 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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