Turning off 1-pipe radiator valves.
Hello all,
I'm looking for an article or industry publication that advises not to turn off a 1-pipe steam heating radiator valve that I can link to or reprint for my students. Most of what I see online is from the websites of private contractors.
TIA
John Cataneo
Consulting & Troubleshooting
Heating in NYC or NJ.
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Isn't this discussed in The Lost Art?
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Any chance of getting @DanHolohan himself to come and preach to the unbelievers?
Br. Jamie, osb
Building superintendent/caretaker, 7200 sq. ft. historic house museum with dependencies in New England
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I think the one-pipe-steam valve should be exercised once at the start of each heating season, and then again in the spring. Otherwise, it should be left open. It’s a service valve, not a control valve. If the radiator is too hot, cover it.
Retired and loving it.
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We all know that, @DanHolohan —you're preaching to the choir. What @JohnNY needs is for you to come and preach to the nave!
Br. Jamie, osb
Building superintendent/caretaker, 7200 sq. ft. historic house museum with dependencies in New England
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Trying to squeeze the best out of a Weil-McLain JB-5 running a 1912 1 pipe system.
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Thanks, Jamie. I did the best I could. Now I’m watching with my feet up. 😉
Retired and loving it.
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