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I think I have a stream radiator. Definitely have a high pitched whistle problem!

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Whistle_Help
Whistle_Help Member Posts: 8
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Hey,



I just moved into an old apartment complex and discovered a very annoying high pitched whistle when the radiator is in operation. It is very old, had two pipes, I think it is steam, is completely painted over, and has no adjustable posts as far as I can tell. Is there anyway to stop this whistle? I have included some pictures.



Thank you!

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  • JStar
    JStar Member Posts: 2,752
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    Radiator

    Well, at least there's a "trap" on it.



    Is there also a lot of gurgling sounds?
  • SWEI
    SWEI Member Posts: 7,356
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    I could not tell from the photo

    whether it was steam or hot water.  The top of that "trap" looks like it could be a shorn-off angle-pattern valve.
  • JStar
    JStar Member Posts: 2,752
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    Rad

    Looks like hot water from the pipe sizes. Although, it also looks modified, so who knows how it was originally installed?
  • Whistle_Help
    Whistle_Help Member Posts: 8
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    Thanks

    I have not noticed any gurgling. Just the whistle. The system was off earlier today and I had relief from it.



    Is there anyway I can manually turn it off with the trap?
  • Whistle_Help
    Whistle_Help Member Posts: 8
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    Actually,

    There is a bit of a dripping type sound.
  • Whistle_Help
    Whistle_Help Member Posts: 8
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    So

    I think I might try to undue that top nut. Am I right in thinking that is the Lockshield cap? And underneath I will be able to turn it off?
  • JStar
    JStar Member Posts: 2,752
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    Rad

    I would be cautious. First, find out exactly what kind of system you have. If it's hot water, you'll make a huge mess trying to open any of the valves or piping.
  • Whistle_Help
    Whistle_Help Member Posts: 8
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    Ok.

    I might call someone to look at it then. The landlord just purchased the property and didn't seem like he wanted to do anything when I mentioned the noise.



    Would I call an HVAC specialist?
  • JStar
    JStar Member Posts: 2,752
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    Rad

    Where are you located? We may know a boiler expert who can help.
  • Whistle_Help
    Whistle_Help Member Posts: 8
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    I'm

    I'm in Salt Lake City, UT.
  • nicholas bonham-carter
    nicholas bonham-carter Member Posts: 8,576
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    Take some pictures of the boiler

    Who pays for the heat in the building?--NBC

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