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Single pipe steam radiator not heating

Shepfitz_03
Shepfitz_03 Member Posts: 4
in Strictly Steam
The valve is open and pipe is hot up to valve but no heat in radiator?

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  • Bomba
    Bomba Member Posts: 28
    I’d check to make sure the valve is open. If so, I’d remove the vent and check that out. Might be clogged. You can run it for a bit with the vent off and see if steam comes out of the vent hole. But don’t do that too long or you’ll take a steam bath. If so, change the vent. 
    Shepfitz_03
  • EBEBRATT-Ed
    EBEBRATT-Ed Member Posts: 16,702
    It most likely is a bad vent.
    Shepfitz_03

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