A: Bill, remember that the name of your type of baseboard system is commonly called a "forced hot water system" — the key word being "forced." A circulator pushes the water through the pipes or "zones" of the system, and each is piped according to specifications to get an even flow of water through the system.

When you tapped into the present loop, you may have not configured the piping so that an even flow would reach your new radiation. Bleeding the air out usually will not help, since this is probably a flow problem.

I always remind homeowners what they can do themselves and what they should not do. In my book, any heating system is best serviced and altered by licensed professionals only. I recommend calling one in your area. They can install the necessary piping and/or controls needed to split the flow of hot water evenly throughout your system.