Banging radiators - Again I know it's been beat to death...

faster340

I have one radiator fiercely bangs. It's a one pipe system. The

radiators that don't bang I hear the valves hissing when it's making

heat. The radiator that does bang I don't hear the valve hissing. Could

this be a bad valve causing the banging because it can't release

pressure?







Thanks.

icesailor

See other post:

See other post. You have a steam system and you have issues. The steam guys can help you a lot. You probably need a steam pro to help you out.

nicholas bonham-carter

steam question

this question would be seen by more steamies in the steam section.

check the pitch of the banging radiator make sure it slopes slightly towards the valve. quarters put under the feet at the other end will help the water find its way out.

over-pressure could be preventing your vents from allowing air to escape through that vent. with the boiler off, unscrew the problem vent, and blow through it in a vertical orientation. if you can blow through it, then turn it upside down, and if functional, you should not be able to blow through it.

check your main vents while you have the boiler off. if they are not up to the task of removing air from the pipes and boiler, your radiator vents will be noisy and ineffective.

your pressure should be as low as possible for proper operation.--nbc

faster340

Banging radiators - Again I know it's been beat to death...

Thank you. I reposted over there. The angle of the radiator has been changed numerous times by me with not much difference.