I am not talking about the main in line valve on the one pipe steam boiler heating system but the small air release valve on the side of the radiator. Thanks Bob
2007-12-17 11:28:56 · 7 answers · asked by KYLE M 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Righty tighty, lefty loosey. ♥
2007-12-17 11:31:42 · answer #1 · answered by Rhiannon 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
the old addage lefty loosie righty tighty in plain english left to loosen release steam right tighten less or no steam
2007-12-17 11:33:08 · answer #2 · answered by slp9209 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
using a key for the valve available at most hardware stores, turn the screw in the vale to the left to release any built up steam. tighten to the right
2007-12-17 11:33:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Righty-tighty lefty-loosey.
2007-12-17 11:31:58 · answer #4 · answered by tandkalexander 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Counter clockwise to open the valve more.
"Lefty loosy, righty tighty."
2007-12-17 11:32:17 · answer #5 · answered by Stuart 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lefty:loosey-Righty:tighty
2016-05-24 10:21:40 · answer #6 · answered by rochelle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
normally clockwise to close counter clockwise to open.
try adjusting a little both ways and see which one works
2007-12-17 11:32:45 · answer #7 · answered by . 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋