Re: [Chat] Radiators

2012-01-20 Thread Kathleen Hruska
e, MD 21218 >> 410 366-2849 >> 410 977-8851 cell >> >> >> >> Date: Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:29:02 -0500 >> From: casey.e.mil...@gmail.com >> To: chat@charlesvillage.info >> Subject: [Chat] Radiators >> >> >> Do

Re: [Chat] Radiators

2012-01-20 Thread Karen Morley
__ From: Kathleen Wilsbach To: The Charles Village Chat List Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2012 11:24 PM Subject: Re: [Chat] Radiators 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

Re: [Chat] Radiators

2012-01-20 Thread Eric Dymond
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. >

Re: [Chat] Radiators

2012-01-20 Thread Eric Dymond
>> 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 > >> 251

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2012-01-19 Thread Kathleen Wilsbach
thest 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.mil...@gmail.com >> To: chat

Re: [Chat] Radiators

2012-01-19 Thread Casey Miller
t > *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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2012-01-19 Thread Jonathan Wetmiller
If there's only one pipe leading to the radiator, it's steam.  If there are two, it's probably hot water. From: "langwi...@comcast.net" To: The Charles Village Chat List Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2012 6:21 PM Subject: Re: [Chat] R

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2012-01-19 Thread Jeanne Knight
t: 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

Re: [Chat] Radiators

2012-01-19 Thread Eric Dymond
t; 410 366-2849 > 410 977-8851 cell > > > -- > Date: Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:29:02 -0500 > From: casey.e.mil...@gmail.com > To: chat@charlesvillage.info > Subject: [Chat] Radiators > > > Does anyone have experience with steam radiators?

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2012-01-19 Thread langwidge
ined 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.mil...@gmail.com To: chat@charlesvillage.info Subject: [Ch

Re: [Chat] Radiators

2012-01-19 Thread Jeanne Knight
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.mil...@gmail.com To: chat@charlesvillage.info Subject: [Chat] Radiators Does anyone have

[Chat] Radiators

2012-01-19 Thread Casey Miller
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