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 <[email protected]> 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 > <[email protected]>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 <[email protected]> >> 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 <[email protected]> >> > 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: [email protected] >> >> To: [email protected] >> >> 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 >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ Chat mailing list >> >> [email protected] >> >> http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info >> >> archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Chat mailing list >> >> [email protected] >> >> http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info >> >> archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ >> > >> > >> > >> > _______________________________________________ >> > Chat mailing list >> > [email protected] >> > http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info >> > archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Chat mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info >> archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ >> > >
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