They are 100 yr, thin, pitched. How else do I have to maintain them? Pressure relief values and square bolts on end of each...but none of my self-appointed advisors know HOW to do it, alone (mostly likely) or with help (possible)!
2006-12-05 14:27:50 · 5 answers · asked by fiddlelin 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
If you really have a steam boiler, get some books on the operation of it, because there is more to it than just radiators, like diaphragm traps and end run traps and mud clean-outs.
but if you have a hot water boiler, you can just let air out of the rads.
2006-12-05 20:01:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You do not bleed a steam radiator. There is a valve on the end of the radiator that lets some steam out so the live steam fills the radiator to make it hot. Those valves sometimes get stuck and need to be freed or replaced so if the radiators are not heating the valves may be the problem.
2006-12-05 14:49:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
My goodness friend. But steam is very good heat, very reliable, somtimes dangerous. The best maintenance is to ensure the boiler is in proper working order. I doubt it's coal (is it?) so it's gas right? make sure the connections are in order. Make sure it has appropriate ventilation. make sure the water lines to and from the boiler are in order, no leaks, no rust, no discoloration. The same for the steam lines to each radiator. Make sure every radiator has a functional relief valve. You can still get them new. If everything is working properly and in good shape, the most frequent maintenance, spring and fall, is to drain the water buildup from the radators. Each radiator has a plug somewhere in its base. If the radiator fills with water, it's not going to heat, and I've seen them full. Once draine, ensure the plug goes on and seats, no leaks. If you cannot get the plug out, drill a hole 1/4 inch or larger low on the radiator, (make sure the sytem is off and depressurized) drill a hole low, drain any water thread tap the hole and insert an new plug w/ threadlock.
2006-12-05 15:01:40 · answer #3 · answered by NIGHTSHADE 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
there is a bleeder valve on the top side of every radiator you'll need a valve key or some other tool to open and close the valve.
put a bowl under the valve. open the valve. when water starts coming out then turn the valve off.
do this from the lowest level to the top level.
if this doesn't do the trick then you may need a new expansion tank
2006-12-05 14:37:25 · answer #4 · answered by Da_Bears70 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
you dont need to bleed STEAM Radiators, they have a valve on the side that automatically bleeds Air when its needed...
2006-12-05 15:48:08 · answer #5 · answered by WongFeiHung 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋