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Re: Replumbing: Solder or Threads for Ball Valves
you have another 30 years or so for that wait.
mattmia2
Re: Castrads' new Windsor One Pipe Steam TRV and the sink or swim moment that brought it to life
I'm a believer in introducing acronyms before using them.
I was writing a post to ask for an explanation, then decided to check one more time on the product page… and while it's not spelled out anywhere, there is a product category that I believe explains it:
Thermostatic Radiator Valve
cheers -matt
mattmich
Re: Utica now offering 12 year warranties, longest in industry
What people picture as water entrained in steam is not always in line with reality.
Re: Utica now offering 12 year warranties, longest in industry
I only have my system to go by but I haven’t had any issues, even without a header. I do have nice tall risers. I’m sure there are cases where they’re a problem.
Tezak
Re: Experience I had with a boiler tech and what I learned along the way.
Read, read and read some more. The older publications are the best. Many technicians haven't read since high school and with the poor training in many careers, have only learned the bad habits of their "mentors".
Re: Utica now offering 12 year warranties, longest in industry
Not exactly. Taking the steam, from closer to the top of the water, makes it that much more challenging to keep the water out of the steam
Re: steam radiator removal and installation DC area?
Great if only one pipe, but what if there is a return pipe? Or what if the valve does not close completely? And what if they want to get the valve all new lookin' again. The valve needs to be removed for the refinisher. I might have a cap on hand just incase.
@chesapeake: Sometimes you need to ask the question differently. "What would it cost to replace a radiator?" Then when the plumber gets there, ask him to remove the radiator so you can refinish the floor while he gets you a price for the replacement radiator. (that you will never purchase). You will happy to pay for that service while he is there, and he can walk away with a profit before he even gets the estimate to you.
When the radiator is refinished, you can see if the same plumber wants to comeback to put it back for you. If not, then call another plumber and ask "What would it cost to replace a radiator?" When he gets there, you can ask him to put the radiator back and he can make a profit without even offering you a quote.
The way you ask the question often will generate the response you need. Too much detail will reveal that there is not enough profit in just unbolting a radiator. You need to offer just enough to get the home visit to happen. Once there, the work part is easy. And they can charge you for services rendered.
You may need a moving company to actually get the radiator to the refinisher. they are equipped to move heavy things like refrigerators, furniture, and radiators.
Just some random thoughts form an old man.
Re: Utica now offering 12 year warranties, longest in industry
Was concluded that it was not installed correctly. That on top of turning the system completely off during the winter without draining looks to have cracked the iron chamber. With steam leaving the system everything else rusted. The system prior was Utica and lasted over 30 years.
Re: Utica now offering 12 year warranties, longest in industry
My Utica was installed in 1983 and is still going strong despite little maintenance done until I moved in a couple years ago. It’s also piped wrong with no header but somehow makes dry steam.
Tezak
