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2 pipe air vent and one pipe steam

Angus Davison
Angus Davison Member Posts: 1
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I recently purchased a 1906 Victorian with a steam system that consists of a mix of both 2-pipe/air vent radiators and one-pipe radiators. Some of both types are not heating up all the way across. I intend to replace all the radiator vents and possibly the main vents.

Anything that I should keep my eye out for, or suggestions. I've read up on it in "Lost Art of Steam Heating" and have a fairly good handle on the principle, but I always look to the field techs for the nay other important info.

Thanks in advance for your help!!!


Angus Davison

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  • Unknown
    Unknown Member
    They will only heat all the way across...

    on the design day.

    On steam systems, usually that was a below zero day, with the windows open part way. No Kidding.

    Under other conditions, the thermostat satisfies before the whole radiator gets hot. That's the way it should work.

    Noel

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