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In a three floor house with a one pipe system, a single header in the basement, branching into several risers each feeding a rad on each floor. these risers are vented only by the rads. there is a bad hammer problem on cold start. Suggestions??
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Water Hammer
Is your piping insulated? The hammering at the beginning of the cycle can be from steam hitting the cold piping and collapsing. Here's a link that may be of help to you. - Rod http://www.heatinghelp.com/article-categories/16/Steam0
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