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Too Much Heat

NGoldberg
NGoldberg Member Posts: 1
in THE MAIN WALL
I live in a pre-war apt with steam heat. The bedroom radiator is giving off way too much heat for the room, and the valve that is supposed to cut the heat back isnt helping. I noticed one of the articles on this cite mentioned a radiator bag as a way to decrease the heat output. Can anyone recomend where I can buy one of those, or a brand name.

Thanks,

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  • thfurnitureguy_4
    thfurnitureguy_4 Member Posts: 398
    need adjustable steam vents

    You need to find the vent on your radiator. It will be on the side oposite the valve and looks like a big bullet. This vent lets the air out and steam in. You can adjust some types of these valves. If you have an adjustment set it to slow or the lower numbers. If it is a fixed vent ask your land loard to get you an adjustable vent $20. at any heating supply. Do not adjust the heat by the steam shut off valve! It will cause other problems. The vent is how a steam system is regulated. Good luck T.
  • Michal
    Michal Member Posts: 213
    do as mentioned

    do as mentioned in the above article, go to a plumbing supply and get a adjustable air vent, and put it in. tighten it snug, not too tight or it will snap off, then adjust it accordingly. do not touch the valve, asking for trouble, just make sure to do this when the radiator is cold
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