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u/toddr4fun · 3 pointsr/boston

and -- while it's more for homeowners, this is a great book on all things steam heat:

http://www.amazon.com/Got-Steam-Heat-Dan-Holohan/dp/0974396001

u/trashedd · 2 pointsr/HVAC

The condensate from the radiators will travel back down the same pipe back to the main then continue along with the steam. If your main drops down below the water line to return to the boiler that is considered a wet return. If it stays above the water line its a dry return.

Id recommend getting a copy of Dan's book for homeowners:

https://www.amazon.com/Got-Steam-Heat-Dan-Holohan/dp/0974396001

u/dmscheidt · 2 pointsr/HomeImprovement

You can probably replace the packing around the valve stem. I'd certainly try that before replacing the valve. Which is a pain in the ass, on steam systems.

I'd suggest Dan Holohan's books (start here https://www.amazon.com/Got-Steam-Heat-Dan-Holohan/dp/0974396001), and the heatinghelp.com steam forums.

u/tallduder · 2 pointsr/DIY

I found this book at my local library when we first got our house with a single pipe steam system, it's an easy read and very useful.

https://www.amazon.com/Got-Steam-Heat-Dan-Holohan/dp/0974396001

u/leewd · 1 pointr/HVAC

Need to adjust the air vents, not necessarily the main shutoff valve. The air vent releases air in the radiator, allowing the steam in. If you slow down this rate of release you slow down how fast the steam (heat) gets to the radiator. I'd recommend this book if you plan on staying at this home for a better understanding on how this heat system works: We Got Steam Heat! https://www.amazon.com/dp/0974396001/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_CCQQwbFQDG99S