Comments on: New Surroundings

By: magpie

magpie — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 20:28:21 +0000

did the apartment come with tequila?

By: Dingo

Dingo — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:16:35 +0000

Yes, radiators hiss. However, if it’s spitting and leaking, your super probably needs to come relieve some of the pressure from the radiator. You should also be able to control how much heat — well, let me just say that they are not finely tuned instruments. It’s either too hot and I have a window open so I don’t die, or it’s freezing because the radiators aren’t on. Have fun with that. One word of warning, do not try to adjust the radiator with your bare hand. Those knobs get hot! Use a wash cloth or something.

And I’m sure you’ve already thought about this with the gas thing — have you lit the pilot light?

By: AF

AF — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:28:43 +0000

Yuo. Maybe it’s snakes under the floor. If they’re properly maintained and the installations right, they shouldn’thiss or make any other sound.

Check the books for first editions? Hmm… probably not… but you never know.

-Shania: STEAM???? You’ve got your heat up WAY too high – my kinda girl in fact
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By: witchypoo

witchypoo — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 04:22:23 +0000

I have extremely old radiators that don’t hiss. May I suggest you check them for snakes?
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By: Krissa

Krissa — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 04:01:13 +0000

We don’t have radiators down here in the jungle. However, I would consult with someone else that has one and see what they say about the hissing… maybe you’ve offended it and it’s just mad at you.
I wouldn’t worry too much about the gas. I mean I could live for 6 to 9 months on cheese, crackers, coffee and tequila. Given enough of it, of course.
I am happy you are getting settled!
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By: Jenny/Boxer

Jenny/Boxer — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 23:53:51 +0000

pictures, pictures, pictures.

and yes, on a good day, it will sound like explosions.
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By: Poppy Buxom

Poppy Buxom — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 22:47:29 +0000

Radiators do tend to be a little noisier than forced hot air. Let me know if they start making a loud knocking sound and I’ll teach you how to bleed them. (Just so you know, it’s not as dramatic as it sounds.)

Congrats on the new digs. Is there at least a microwave? Honestly, I think I could survive a very long time with a microwave and a hot plate. But then, cooking isn’t my thing. My middle name is Stouffer’s.
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By: Kristabella

Kristabella — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:37:20 +0000

Oh, they hiss and rattle, depending on how old they are. And they sometimes drip.

I do NOT miss radiators. Although, I do miss free heat.
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By: Shania

Shania — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:06:14 +0000

I think they hiss, that’s how they let off the steam or something. Glad you’re into somewhere new. I’m so sorry about your apartment. I know fire is one of your worst fears. I’m glad you were far away when it happened (really, you couldn’t get much farther away could you?). I hope you settle in well and get some gas. Maybe you’ll find cash stashed in the pages of the books!
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By: pam

pam — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:24:15 +0000

Can’t wait to see the new digs. Does this mean less commuting?
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