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priya
Citizen
Username: Priya
Post Number: 1
Registered: 1-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, December 19, 2004 - 9:58 pm: | 
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We have an oil heating system and one of our rooms gets particularly cold, we suspect that radiator is not working. Any idea what could be the problem? Or do you know anybody that would do repair/maintenance on radiators?
I would appreciate any help I can get.
Thanks. |
Master Plvmber
Citizen
Username: Master_plvmber
Post Number: 284
Registered: 3-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, December 19, 2004 - 10:21 pm: |
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Simplest things first. Make sure the valve is turned on.
Master Plvmber |
priya
Citizen
Username: Priya
Post Number: 2
Registered: 1-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 22, 2004 - 9:29 pm: |
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Thanks for the tip, it turns out that the valves are bad and we have to replace them in 2 rooms. |
mogli
Citizen
Username: Mogli
Post Number: 19
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, December 26, 2004 - 10:33 am: |
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Two bad valves? Hmmm. I'd check the air vents first (unscrew and blow). If blocked, try boiling in water and white vinegar for a few minutes to remove whatever is sticking inside. You could also test by swapping vents with one from a working radiator.
While the vent is off you can verify whether the valve is opening or not. If any steam comes out through empty air vent hole when the boiler is firing, it's working. |
Private Citizen
Citizen
Username: Privatecitizen
Post Number: 62
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, December 26, 2004 - 6:11 pm: |
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While we're on the subject of radiator valves, can someone tell me how to adjust them?
The device seems to have two rotating pieces (one with numbering and one without).
Can someone tell me what the top piece and bottom piece are supposed to do? And should the bottom piece be loose while the top piece is tightened down?
Also, it seems that some valves are set up to cycle nicely, with the typical Sssshhhhhhh...clink! type of noise whereas others just simply sputter and vent loudly, making a lot of noise such that we can't hear the tv.
Please help. Thanks. |
Master Plvmber
Citizen
Username: Master_plvmber
Post Number: 286
Registered: 3-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, December 26, 2004 - 8:58 pm: |
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You are describing several different types of air vents.
The first, (you are correct) has a lock nut on top and an adjustable dial below.
Loosen the slotted lock nut and set the dial to the appropriate number. Then tighten the nut.
The valves that sputter and vent loudly are either broken or are showing symptoms of systemic problems.
Good luck with that.
Master Plvmber |
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