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Cold radiator
hwangnyc
Member Posts: 18
Hi folks,
I have three radiators in my living room. Currently two of them is ice cold and the other is working nicely. I'd like to try and resolve them one at a time. The radiator in question now had a leak at the shut off valve. After I tightened and sealed that leak with plumbers tape and pipe dope I no longer got heat there. The valve is open. Any ideas? Also, please take a look at the attached pic. This is the air vent on the radiator. Is this traditional? I do not see a hole where the air can escape. As always I really appreciate all the advice.
Thanks,
I have three radiators in my living room. Currently two of them is ice cold and the other is working nicely. I'd like to try and resolve them one at a time. The radiator in question now had a leak at the shut off valve. After I tightened and sealed that leak with plumbers tape and pipe dope I no longer got heat there. The valve is open. Any ideas? Also, please take a look at the attached pic. This is the air vent on the radiator. Is this traditional? I do not see a hole where the air can escape. As always I really appreciate all the advice.
Thanks,
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My guess is that vent is stuck closed and not letting air out so steam can get into the radiaator. Replace that vent with another one, maybe a Hoffman #40 or something similar. A Hoffman 1A will let you adjust the venting for faster or slower air venting. Vent-Rite 1's are also good vents. Maid-O Mist also makes one that has 5 different orifices so you can adjust venting speed.0
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