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    Feb 4, 2011, 02:52 PM
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    I have a solid fuel stove which heats the rads. When we put on the fire water comes out of the overflow pipe from the attic. There is also a lot of steam coming from the tank in attic and the pipes shake. Any suggestions to what the problem might be? The rads do not heat properly either
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    Feb 4, 2011, 03:09 PM
    You are probably boiling the water in the lines and it is converting to steam. Could be a dangerous situation, cut back on the heat.
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