2006-10-26 19:10:40 · 7 answers · asked by tzak37 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
It seems that the previous responders have neglected to read the question thoroughly. You do not bleed steam radiators. There is only one pipe going to a steam radiator and it carries steam. There is a venting device on the side of the radiator that controls the amount of steam left out into the room and in doing so it also allows the radiator to fill with steam and get hot so the heat can radiate into the room.
2006-10-26 21:21:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bleeding Steam Radiators
2016-10-14 02:30:35 · answer #2 · answered by borja 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There should be thumb screw or a hex nut that protrudes from the radiator at the top. Air gets into the system and floats to the top of the water in the pipes (which is why the bleed valve is at the top of the system). It usually points down and you can put a pan under it to catch splatters and later water. Open slightly until you hear a hiss, ,close tight when water comes out. The splatter could be oily so cover important stuff like carpet and walls.
If old or stuck or painted...be careful. It can break and result in a flood.
I think you understand that the air does not transmit the heat well and must be removed from the water pipes carrying the hot water
2006-10-26 19:21:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You Don't Bleed Steam Rad's.
2006-10-27 02:34:52 · answer #4 · answered by bob r 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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How do I "bleed" my steam radiators?
2015-08-18 18:30:10 · answer #5 · answered by Cyrstal 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Steam radiators don't need to be bled, only hydronic radiators become airbound.
2006-10-27 08:54:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your question brings back memories of my bleeding my radiators at a former townhouse in Alexandria, Virginia.. You have a sort of valve screw on the radiator (at one end of it) and you just open that and air will HISS out and when the air stops HISSING.. re-tighten the screw(set screw thing)
2006-10-26 20:27:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
on a one pipe system you need a vent.
2006-10-26 19:17:04 · answer #8 · answered by sdh0407 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just crack the line where it attatches to the radiator.
2006-10-29 23:52:28 · answer #9 · answered by duc602 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋