Flexible connectors for old steam heat radiators???

CCollet

I recently restored a 4th floor walk up apartment in Brooklyn that has one pipe steam heat. The floorboards underneath the radiators were deteriorated from years of leaks. My contractor salvaged some good floorboards from another part of the apt. and patched the areas underneath the radiators. Now, the inlet pipes are offset from the radiators (about 1 inch) and I can't connect them. The plumber I used wanted to cut down the feet of the radiators but they are original and quite decorative and I spent alot of money refinishing them. Do I have any other options? Could I use some type of flexible connector? Or would that throw off the balance of the system? Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Big Ed

Learned From Fellow Wallie

Could you router down holes in the floor for the legs of the radiator ? Depends on what you need to catch threads and thickness of floor. See how much you can jack up on the riser first . I would look to router the pipe side first , you need pitch anyway.

Offset nipples , Extention coulpings,

Gene_3

from me , thanks

I came up with the router thing, "I think, hehe" 1"???? that's a lot of routing.
Do not cut the legs unless you want leaks.

Mark the floor exactly where the legs are, then slide the radiator over and route the area, when the legs drop in they should match the floor and it will not be obvious. Be sure to route in a pitch.

good luck

CCollet

Thanks for the help. I'll see what I can do.

bob young

butcher job vs. real mc coy

you would be smart to hire a competent plumber to reconnect properly. the inlet valves must be removed , the piping extended and new valves installed and re-connect radiators with proper pitch. a one shot fairly simple chore for a mechanic that is trained to do a jobof this nature. very routine ,we do it all the time & we are also located in bklyn. get a real job, don't BUTCHER it up. you will regret it.

Jon Gerstad_2

Big Ed's got it!
Extension Couplings! Of course, the boiler has to be off, and, while you're at it, it makes for a MUCH better job if you replace the steam shut off valves too. When replacing steam shut offs, ALLWAYS use the spud that comes with the valve, not the one that's in the radiator, as every brand fits differently. Now, as far as getting those spuds out, you'll probably need to hire a plumber...

CCollet

Thanks for your input. Would you mind e-mailing me your contact info? It's CRCollet@aol.com.