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Reverse Threads on Wall mounted radiator

CB73
CB73 Posts: 6
in Radiant Heating
I have a two section ornate wall mount radiator that I bought and had sandblasted. One side of the radiator has reverse threads,( by that I mean you turn left to tighten) I assume that is so that sections can be joined with one fitting. Well I cut out the lower reverse threaded plug hoping to buy a 1 1/2 reverse threaded bushing with regular threaded 1/2 for my hot water system. My local plumbing supply store did not have it and did not know where to get it. First, reverse outer and regular inner is what I am looking for correct? And seconds there a place that anyone knows of that would sell something like this, either via an online store, or by calling and having the part shipped?

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  • tim smith
    tim smith Member Posts: 2,807
    Re: left hand thread bushing

    I have had to have them made by machine shop. Not too painful but the most single expensive pipe fitting you will probably ever buy. :) Tim
  • CB73
    CB73 Posts: 6
    Re: left handed bushing

    Thanks tim. I thought I might have to go that route, I just wanted an easier way out. I am in for 160 bucks for the radiator, sandblasting, fittings etc, so it WILL be put into service :)
  • TomM
    TomM Posts: 233
    never seen one in my life but....

    http://www.plumbingsupply.com/leftright.html

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  • Steve_210
    Steve_210 Member Posts: 647
    seen them once

    around 1989 in london england on new cast iron rads. left and right close nipples

    the company was in southend sorry thats all i can remember  
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