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One pipe steam question

ken_14
ken_14 Member Posts: 1
radiators on first floor fine fins upstairs no heat, how can problem be solved. Supply side in basement seems warm fin tube upstairs cold.

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  • Erik Bodmer
    Erik Bodmer Member Posts: 4
    One pipe steam question

    added a radiator on second story. Boiler seams to be cycling on and off all the time. Could my boiler be too small or is there something I can do to help this problem.My boiler is shaking should this do that.Seems to be working hard . Radiators all heat fine Thanks Erik
  • bob young
    bob young Member Posts: 2,177
    preventive maintenance

    you might consider getting a qualified mechanic to run thru the safety controls et al and check complete system and soon.
  • sean_3
    sean_3 Member Posts: 1
    1 pipe steam problems

    my father owns a 4 plex apt(2-1bedroom on left and 2-2bedroom on right. 2story building). inwich me and 2 of my sisters live in.i recently converted the 2 1bedroom units into a 2 story 3 bedroom unit for me an wife and kids. i have the thermostat on the bottom floor of my new place. both the units on the right and my second floor heat good but not my 1st floor.it doesnt get as warm as my second floor or the other 2 units.1-2 radiators in each unit and in each floor hiss. my question is why doesnt the one floor of my place wich used to be a unit itself get as warm as the rest of them. any replys greatly appreciated
  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 17,215
    Shaking boiler?

    Shut that thing down RIGHT NOW and call a steam pro to look at it. There could be many things going wrong inside it, and it could break if it shakes too hard!

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