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Radiator expansion noise

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misterheat
misterheat Member Posts: 158
in Strictly Steam
I have a few old radiators that make that loud expansion noise occasionally . Distinctly different sound than a water hammer. Is there any way to fix the noise? Thanks.

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  • RomanGK_26986764589
    RomanGK_26986764589 Member Posts: 229
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    Yes, there is! I had the same issue. I put furniture coasters under the radiators' legs and everything is quiet now.
  • Neild5
    Neild5 Member Posts: 167
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    You can also try a piece of a milk bottle
  • StevenRubin
    StevenRubin Member Posts: 3
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    Just went through this myself. Try tightening the tie rod/s. People have warned that they break easily, so be careful. I tightened mine to 22 pound feet.

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