Steam radiator air vent spitting water? A common problem in steam heating systems that are often caused by the opening and closing of the service valve feeding the radiator. The feed valves are there strictly to shut down a radiator in the event of an emergency or required maintenance of the radiator.
They're not designed to throttle down the steam entering the radiator and will ultimately trap condensate trying to get out. The result always ends up with the steam radiator air vent spitting water. This video was taken by homeowner Mike K. as I changed out a faulty convector radiator steam valve. Not a job for the D.I.Yer or faint of heart! I.M.H.O.
Make a note at the beginning of the video as the air vent is spitting water to the top of the convector box and the water drops to the floor. The result of someone shutting the radiator while it's filled with hot steam. They're service valves folks, and will not control the amount of heat you can get from a radiator. If you must shut off a radiator because you're too hot, shut them when they're cold!
Enjoy and Happy Plumbing!
Bob
Steam Boiler Pipe Repair - • Steam Boiler Pipe Repair
________________________________________________________________________________________________
My Amazon Storefront - www.amazon.com/shop/bobsplumb...
Milwaukee Cordless Tools used on this job:
Milwaukee 2626-20 M18 18V Lithium Ion Cordless 18,000 OPM Orbiting Multi Tool with Woodcutting Blades and Sanding Pad with Sheets Included (Battery Not Included, Power Tool Only)
amzn.to/3khN8SR
Milwaukee 2719-20 M18 FUEL Hackzall (Bare Tool), Red, Black,
amzn.to/35aVkA8
Imperial Blades One Fit 1-3/8" Carbide Extreme Storm Titanium Metal Blade, 5PC, Multi (IBOAT360-5)
amzn.to/2U7QzBh
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
My Video Equipment-
Canon EOS 70D Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm STM Lens
amzn.to/3b6YzbC
Canon EF-S 24MM 1.2.8 STM
amzn.to/2zdtCFr
Canon EOS M6 Mark II Mirrorless Digital Camera (Body) for Vlogging|CMOS (APS-C) Sensor| Dual Pixel CMOS Auto Focus| Wi-Fi |Bluetooth and 4K Video, Black
amzn.to/3diQp1g
Canon EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 STM Lens, Black - 7568B002
amzn.to/35Ddid6
Rode VideoMic Pro+ Compact Directional On-Camera Shotgun Condenser Microphone
amzn.to/2L6JThY
Rode Wireless Go - Compact Wireless Microphone System, Transmitter and Receiver
amzn.to/3ceEgdD
Comica WM300C Wireless Lavalier Microphone
amzn.to/2EyvSdi
Neewer 2 Pieces Bi-color 660 LED Video Light and Stand Kit Includes:(2)3200-5600K CRI 96+ Dimmable Light with U Bracket and Barndoor and (2)75 inches Light Stand for Studio Photography, Video Shooting
amzn.to/3dmIXlQ
Magnus VT-400 Aluminum Tripod System with 2-Way Fluid Pan Head
amzn.to/2CJwawV
Dolica AX620B100 62-Inch Proline Tripod and Ball Headamzn.to/2YPhyVO
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
Disclaimer:
My Videos are provided for informational purposes only. All material provided within this website is for informational, educational, & entertainment purposes only. Some of these projects, materials, and techniques may not be appropriate for all ages or skill levels. The plumbing instruction used here is used to simply breakdown jobs into their simplest steps.
Please use a clear mind and use all safety precautions following the tutorials provided by this site. I do not make any claims of the safety of the projects, techniques, or resources listed on this site and will not take responsibility for what you do with the information provided by this site.
Viewers must be aware by doing projects on their homes they are doing it at their own risk and Bobs Plumbing Videos cannot be held liable if they cause any damage to their homes. With different codes around the world and constantly changing standards, regulations, and rules, it is the sole responsibility of the viewer to educate themselves on their local requirements before undertaking any sort of project.
That being said Bobs Plumbing Videos cannot claim liability with all applicable laws, rules, codes, and regulations for a project. Be safe, have fun with your plumbing repairs, and ALWAYS stay informed with your local building code.
*NOTE: This description contains affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video and support the channel at NO COST TO YOU. While this channel may earn minimal sums when the viewer uses the links, the viewer is in NO WAY obligated to use these links. Thank you for your support!