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Old 8/27/09, 7:10 AM
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First time I have scanned hot water system radiators, appears to be blockage at the top 1/3 of the two largest ones. Any thoughts on the cause, air lock or corrosion?

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Old 8/27/09, 7:18 AM
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John,

I find this situation quite a bit, especially the last image showing half the radiator heating up. I always recommend a Plumber to maintain the boiler and bleed the radiators.
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Old 8/27/09, 7:41 AM
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We don't see them things out in Calif any more. Brings back to old days as a kid back in Ohio.

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Old 8/27/09, 8:07 AM
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First time I have scanned hot water system radiators, appears to be blockage at the top 1/3 of the two largest ones. Any thoughts on the cause, air lock or corrosion?

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Probably just air bound.

There should be an air bleed fitting near the top of the cast iron radiator.




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