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one rad and feeder pipe cold - others OK

Terri
Terri Member Posts: 2
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Hello - probably a simple problem but I'm new to steam heat - one radiator is cold today, worked before (not great but now it's completely cold), others are OK - the feeder pipe is too hot to touch until you get about two feet from the main, then it gets cold. Any suggestions? I just ordered Dan's book but I'd like to fix this NOW (single digits last night!). Thanks.

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  • gerry gill
    gerry gill Member Posts: 3,078
    terri- we need more info please.

    what kind of steam heat..one pipe or two..is there a little silver air vent on the radiator? can you post a picture of the radiator, if your unsure..that would help us help you.
    gwgillplumbingandheating.com
    Serving Cleveland's eastern suburbs from Cleveland Heights down to Cuyahoga Falls.

  • Terri
    Terri Member Posts: 2


    Hi - a single pipe, each branching off from the main, feeds each radiator (no return pipes) and the silver vent (bullet-shaped, a little over 1" in diameter) has NOT been painted over ... don't have a cam so can't post pics. thanks for the reply!
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