Timeline for Why does the pipe to my radiator get hot, but the radiator itself doesn't?
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| Jan 3, 2014 at 1:35 | comment | added | bcworkz | The only safety issue is you could be encountering scalding hot air, steam, and water in the process. This is not a big problem as long as you are careful. Cover the valve outlet loosely with a rag to protect your hand while operating the valve. I've heard all sorts of "rules" regarding running or not, hot or cooled, what order to bleed multiple radiators, etc. I'm not convinced any method is much different than another. I think you will get a more effective bleed on a hot system and less sputtering if the pump is not running. Lowering the thermostat is enough of a precaution. | |
| Jan 1, 2014 at 23:27 | comment | added | keladry12 | I'm fairly certain it's a hot water system, as there is no air vent on the side and I see the bleed valve on the side opposite the pipes. I will try to bleed the radiator later. Are there any safety issues with bleeding them? Should I turn off the heat to the building before doing this? Or can I do it with the system still running? | |
| Dec 31, 2013 at 12:46 | comment | added | mikes | The steam vent may be closed if it is adjustable. Some have numbers other just a cover that blocks the vent hole. | |
| Dec 31, 2013 at 6:28 | history | answered | bcworkz | CC BY-SA 3.0 |