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steam pipe needs lift

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wheel
wheel Member Posts: 5
in Strictly Steam
I was wondering if someone could tell me if it would be safe to slightly jack up a steam pipe that's got a tiny hammer at the beginning of the cycle? I was thinking I could unbolt the rad from the valve, then jack up the pipe and re-attach the rad, shimming if necessary. Don't want to damage any pipes, this line runs up to the 2nd floor. It's actually been doing this for a couple, three years now. I had a new beautiful Dunkirk steam boiler installed late last winter, the old Sears Homart gave it up after 35 years. Thanks for the reply, Mark

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  • Rod
    Rod Posts: 2,067
    edited November 2010
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    Radiator Hammer

    Hi -Are you sure you have a pitch problem? You might want to read the post below your's "What's with the water in the bottom of my radiator as he is experiencing a similar problem.

    As for the lift you usually can get a bit by just using some blocks and a short 2x4 lever and carefully raising the radiator. No need to disconnect it from the pipe. Remember to restore a bit of slope so the condensate will flow out.

    - Rod
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