Best way to equalize stream radiators?

Vito Cavallo

I have a small house with a one pipe steam system. House is 2 floors not including basement, 4 rooms per floor.

I have just had my old 50's oil burner replaced with a brand new Smith oil burner. I insulated the mains and replaced all of the vents on my radiators.

Question is, what is the best way to start adjusting my radiators? How wide do I open the first floor vents assuming they are the closest, and how wide do I open the second floor vents assuming they are the furthest from the boiler?

I know I will need to tweak because my radiators are different higths and lengths, but what is a good rule for the initial adjustments? Right now, all vents are wide open and the second floor bedroom is 8 degrees hotter than the first floor.

Thank you

Fred Harwood_2

venting

Have you vented the main well? What's the time from the beginning of one heating call to the next?

Unknown

Start with them all open wide, for fast venting.

Each day that the heat is used (leave the thermostat set in one place), adjust closed a LITTLE BIT, the vent in the warmest room.

Each adjustment affects ALL of the radiators, in some small way. Don't adjust too much at once.

Noel