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Re: My apartment radiator recently started spraying water and water vapor. is this safe?
If steam/water is coming out around the black knob, the packing under the nut that the valve stem goes through needs to be replaced, as has been suggested. You can try to tighten that nut a little and see if that helps stop the leak
Fred
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Re: Sizing up gas boiler -- edr for exposed risers?
You can use a heat timer or a thermostat with remote temp sensors but, if you are able to get Jstar to look at your requirements, I'm sure he will have much better options for you to consider than I could ever suggest.
Fred
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Re: Need Help Identifying Steam Trap
Got the trap in from Eric this morning. I want to pretend like it was a tough one and we sweated it out all day, but Mike our cage unit guru picked out the right one with just one look. We put it on the rack and tested it, Danny says it passes and he tests every single unit that leaves our factory. Thought a little video might be interesting to show behind the curtains as everyone likes seeing old machines...
Thanks for sending in the unit, now we have a part number to add to the knowledge base. Seems this is a popular service I have 2 more that are supposed to be sent in haha
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lm2aAhUSQL4
Thanks for sending in the unit, now we have a part number to add to the knowledge base. Seems this is a popular service I have 2 more that are supposed to be sent in haha
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lm2aAhUSQL4
Sailah
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Re: Black Iron Pipe Reamer?
I use the 300 to cut the pipe also. Unless I am use the larger threader or the old Toledo 999 threader because it is late and I don't want to bother my neighbors with the noise.
Re: Black Iron Pipe Reamer?
From Ridgid web site:◾ Model 2-S Spiral Ratchet Reamer – Self-feeding spiral design for extra-fast and easy hand reaming. Model 2-S Reamer is not suitable for power reaming.
◾ Models 2 and 3 Ratchet Reamers – Long taper design will not dig in. Suitable for use with power drives
I have used the spiral with a pipe machine as well and if you are careful it is fine. JMHO. But this is what Ridgid says.
To me the simple answer is a Porta Band. The blades last a long time, they cut fast, no burr no cranking a manual cutter.
◾ Models 2 and 3 Ratchet Reamers – Long taper design will not dig in. Suitable for use with power drives
I have used the spiral with a pipe machine as well and if you are careful it is fine. JMHO. But this is what Ridgid says.
To me the simple answer is a Porta Band. The blades last a long time, they cut fast, no burr no cranking a manual cutter.
Re: Black Iron Pipe Reamer?
You probably talking reaming all sizes. But my Rigid spiral/ratchet reamer is pretty worn out for the 1/2" size. So for 1/2" pipe I use the step bit (Unibit...Corbra bit) in a battery drill.
This bit is available in larger sizes but I've never tried any for pipe reaming.
This bit is available in larger sizes but I've never tried any for pipe reaming.
JUGHNE
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Re: Black Iron Pipe Reamer?
I mentioned the die grinder it is pretty handy for other things also. An investment in a multi use tool is always a cost effective one. It would seem from Harvey's original post something portable light, and effective is a need maybe for a particular situation. More work than by hand would warrant yet not so much that conventional means would warrant.
Gordy
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Re: Black Iron Pipe Reamer?
I use the spiral with my rigid 300 or by hand. How could you hold it that long to explode the pipe? I have run it until the pipe was sharp and used it to cut out gasket material or a small hole in bricks or cement blocks.
Re: Black Iron Pipe Reamer?
Electric die grinder. Unless sparks are a concern in your work area.
Gordy
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