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Steam Supply Valve Leaking

Big Ed
Big Ed Member Posts: 1,117
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I would try repacking the valve first with lampwick with graphite or teflon packing....

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  • John Boyer
    John Boyer Member Posts: 60
    Steam Supply Valve Leaking

    Hi,
    I have one pipe steam heat with smaller (18"x3"x3") recessed (convector) radiators. On one of the radiators the supply valve is leaking right from where you turn it. Question is, should I replace the valve or try using packing to stop the leak? Has anybody had any luck using packing? If so do you use the same packing as a normal water valve?
    Thanks in advance.
    Gregg
  • Motivated Amateur
    Motivated Amateur Member Posts: 20


    On a similar topic - is it possible to seal a pinhole in the body of the valve assembly, or does it need to be replaced?
  • John Boyer
    John Boyer Member Posts: 60


    > I would try repacking the valve first with

    > lampwick with graphite or teflon packing....



    Thanks. Is this lampwick the name of the packing? Where can I get something like that?
  • Big Ed
    Big Ed Member Posts: 1,117
    Pin Holes

    You can braze or patch with epoxy but pin holes are a sign of deteration. I would look to replace the whole valve and find out the cause.
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