Anyone know how to lower the temputure gauge on my boiler? When it's running alot it gets up to about 20--but I know the normal is suppose to be about 14-15. I tried turning this one valve but it raised it cuz I didn't know it was the one that fed water into it. My plumber tells me not to be concerned--but I am cuz it bangs alot.
2006-08-31 05:46:08 · 4 answers · asked by katie 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The banging noise is generated when the pipes get hot and expand, And, You have a pipe loose in wall, Turn down temp or find noise in walla nd secure pipe
2006-08-31 20:28:48 · answer #1 · answered by myothernewname 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
unfortunatly your plumber was wrong. This is dangerous and can cause premature leaks to your system and boiler. The banging is air trapped in your system. Make sure all of your radiator valves are open. Go to the radiator farthest from your boiler and bring a cup and a radiator key. You will see a bleeder on the top side of your radiator. Put the cup under the little nipple sticking out of it and turn the key to open that valve and water will come out. Drain out at least a cup of water out of it. Repeat this to al of the radiators working your way back to the boiler. Turn your unit back on and check the pressure. If its still high go to the boiler and put a hose on the valve on the bottom of the boiler and drain a little of water at a time until the pressure is correct. Now if you go the radiator and it has a big bullet looking device on the side of it instead you have a steam system. Your air vents (bullet device) may be clogged preventing the air from comming out. Go to your local plumbing house anf replace them they are about $10 a piece. Then drain just like I said before on the drain valve. Good luck!
2006-08-31 08:57:55 · answer #2 · answered by PHILLYGUY 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As the past owner of a boiler with steam radiators, I think maybe your banging is coming from air in the pipes, not from your boiler. Check the links below for information from Do It Yourself.com about maintaining your radiators, information about steam heat, and Q&A about heating. Hopefully this will help you solve your problems and stopping the noise. Good luck!!
2006-08-31 06:25:16 · answer #3 · answered by Yahzmin ♥♥ 4ever 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simple, you could ask another plumber. Same answer, don't worry. Different answer, get a new plumber.
2006-08-31 11:16:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋