How Do You Circulate Hot Water In A Baseboard Heating System?
One of the most common types of heating systems in use today in both commercial and residential buildings around the world is the baseboard hot water system. It works by circulating hot water through pipes that are surrounded by a metal casing complete with adjustable vents for directing the heat around the space. It is efficient, cost-effective and easy to maintain. Knowing how to circulate the water through the heating system allows it to work to heat your space efficiently. Bleed the system at the start of the heating season. Turn the heat on for an hour, and turn it off. Locate the bleed valve at the base of the main system tank. Turn the bleed valve counterclockwise. A hissing sound signals that air is bleeding out. Turn the valve off once water starts coming out of the bleed hole steadily, which means all the air has been removed. Return to your basement where the main system tank is located. Find all valves to the heating system. Usually there is a valve for each floor of the bu
