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If the pipes are continually knocking or banging it may be that the pressure fluctuation is causing vibration - If those pipes are not supported (clipped in to a rigid position) they will effective bang against each other or against flooring/wall supports.
If they are sealed units check for air locks in the circuit - this frequently caused such noises, Also check the steam feed is uninterrupted - The effect in the pipes would be like a steam piston which builds to high pressure only to release in a sudden burst
-- Also excessive condensate in the steam piping will cause knocking, usually due to improper pitch of the piping not allowing the condensate to drain properly.
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