Water escaping out of my new heat timer steam valve.

Michael P. Bourque

I recently moved to a home that has steam single supply line heat with big cast iron radiators. The boiler is made by peerless and I am told is 20 years old. Right after I moved I decide to replace all of the old steam valves with "Heat timer" brand that are adjustable. This made a big difference since before the radiators made funny noises.

However, on one of my radiators I hear gurgling. At some point it even spits out a bit of water from the new valve onto my wood floor.

It only does this once when my heat returns from a cool 68deg to 72deg on my programmable thermostat. Steam even leaks thru several of my other radiators shut offs.

My question is why would water spit out? The shut off valve is open all the way. I am worried the pressure may be too high too. But I am not sure where to check that, also not sure of the setting it whould be either. Also the radiator appears to be level.

Can anyone help?

John@Reliable_5

Level?

You want rad. to pitch back towards valve at floor. I find that cut 1"x1" paint stirrers or even checkers work great!As far as leaks try to tighten union, or little packing nut on stem just alittle. I would suggest having someone who understands steam check the psi,even better have them do the other things too and ask alott of questions so you will understand the system better. Steam heat is great but is "hands on". Hope this helps John@Reliable