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Cast Iron Radiator Valves - Adjusting
Lasasj
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The radiators at the far end of my house are not warming up like the ones above the furnace, which are very hot. I suspect the pump is undersized, but my question is:
Can the valves I have be adjusted; partially open to force more water to the far end of the house? Will this create any problems with the valve?
Also, I have one or two that are seized up... how much force can I apply without breaking them?
Thanks
Can the valves I have be adjusted; partially open to force more water to the far end of the house? Will this create any problems with the valve?
Also, I have one or two that are seized up... how much force can I apply without breaking them?
Thanks
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Some too hot some too cold
You can loosen the packing nut right underneath the handle with an adjustable crescent wrench a partial turn, and that should allow the valve spindle to rotate. Remember to tighten it back up when finished.
Have you checked the other obvious things: air bled from radiators, correct pressure on the gauge on the boiler, and aquastat settings?--NBC0 -
Are there two pipes per radiator or one?
if it is only one you have steam heat. If it is two you may still have steam heat. Do you have a glass tube on your boiler to check the water level?Cost is what you spend , value is what you get.
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What system
Good question, Charlie.
Why not post some pictures of the boiler and radiators (inlet, and outlet sides), then we can see.--NBC0
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