Bertie_Woo
Bertie_Woo t1_irnjqyk wrote
Reply to comment by ZweitenMal in Your annual reminder that if your apartment has a radiator, don't open and close the valve. This can create condensation in the system causing a knocking sound. Radiators are designed to be used with a series of open windows to balance heat. by emeyer94
This is just an excuse. Opening your windows is wasteful and drying.
Bertie_Woo t1_irnjlrd wrote
Reply to comment by smugbox in Your annual reminder that if your apartment has a radiator, don't open and close the valve. This can create condensation in the system causing a knocking sound. Radiators are designed to be used with a series of open windows to balance heat. by emeyer94
I second both these suggestions.
Bertie_Woo t1_irniy26 wrote
Reply to comment by smugbox in Your annual reminder that if your apartment has a radiator, don't open and close the valve. This can create condensation in the system causing a knocking sound. Radiators are designed to be used with a series of open windows to balance heat. by emeyer94
If the service valve is in good condition it might not be a problem, but using an air release plug / smaller orifice is a more reliable permanent solution if you have issues with water noise.
Bertie_Woo t1_irnigjb wrote
Reply to comment by PuzzleheadedWalrus71 in Your annual reminder that if your apartment has a radiator, don't open and close the valve. This can create condensation in the system causing a knocking sound. Radiators are designed to be used with a series of open windows to balance heat. by emeyer94
You can ask your super to install an air release plug or smaller orifice. Opening the window is not ideal since all the humidity will escape and dry you out.
Bertie_Woo t1_irh1g5f wrote
Reply to comment by maillaro in Found: guy in a suit, running on top of the building by eekamuse
Did you watch the video? It's a normal part of his job.
Bertie_Woo t1_iqu86qe wrote
Reply to comment by nycfoto in Basement apartment under the sewer? by yoohoooos
Thanks for the explanation. Any idea why they wouldn't expand the building to fill the vault and add more square footage? Is it expensive?
Bertie_Woo t1_irnk5eb wrote
Reply to comment by ZweitenMal in Your annual reminder that if your apartment has a radiator, don't open and close the valve. This can create condensation in the system causing a knocking sound. Radiators are designed to be used with a series of open windows to balance heat. by emeyer94
Humidifying a leaky apartment can be very difficult. For my unit it requires multiple gallons per day. I think it's easier to seal the area and reduce the heat to what is actually needed.