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Cold Radiators

Tom_42
Tom_42 Member Posts: 63
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I have one-pipe steam heat and about a couple of weeks ago I noticed a change in how my system is functioning. One thing in particular I noticed is the water level in the glass gauge is priming and is very high when the boiler is running. The other thing I noticed is that the radiators are hot on top but cold to the touch on the bottom. Is there anyone out there who can help me. I have lived in teh house only a year and fear the system was neglected by previous home owner for a long time.

Thanks!

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  • Tom_42
    Tom_42 Member Posts: 63
    Pictures of my system

    Some pics of my system. All the vents on my radiators are hissing which leads me to believe that my main vents are not venting properly or that there is some obstruction somewhere else. Does anyone have any ideas?
  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 17,503
    Water looks dirty

    perhaps your system needs cleaning. The level in the pic looks high, did you take the pic when it was priming?

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  • Tom_42
    Tom_42 Member Posts: 63
    Cleaning

    Yes. I think you are right, my system probably does need cleaning. It never use be this high when it was running. I will need to find someone who can do it? Any suggestions? Is it something I can do myself?

    Tom
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