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jarv
jarv Member Posts: 10
in Strictly Steam
just added a new hardwood floor,now the radiator is to high to connect . Do they make a braided flex hose/ fitting for steam that i could use?

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  • kcopp
    kcopp Member Posts: 4,441
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    Aaahh...

    that would be a no. Best bet is to pull the riser pipe out of the fitting below and put in a longer nipple. of cut and re-thread a nipple in. Not so simple.
  • Abracadabra
    Abracadabra Member Posts: 1,948
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    Use a pipe extension

    A pipe extension piece may help.  If it's too tall, you may have to support the radiator up higher. Hardwood flooring is about 3/4". This thing might extend you about 1-1.5" depending on the pipe size.
  • jarv
    jarv Member Posts: 10
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    Aaahh

    Thank you , I knew it couldn't be that easy! I was hoping, the riser is between my ceiling and the floor ,Not looking forward to this project, but it must be done .Thanks Again jarv.
  • jarv
    jarv Member Posts: 10
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    pipe extension

    Thank you for your input.
  • crash2009
    crash2009 Member Posts: 1,484
    edited December 2011
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    How about

    Take the valve off the riser, then use a 1" nipple extension.  Also known as a street coupler or a pipe stretcher.  Search the wall for street coupler for more information.
  • jarv
    jarv Member Posts: 10
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    1 in pipe nipple

    Thank you for your help ,this would be alot easier !! jarv.
  • peteboy
    peteboy Member Posts: 18
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    try this

    How about an extension coupler. Go to your plumbing supply house and ask for one. I had the same problem when i retiled my master bathroom. It worked for me.
  • Charlie from wmass
    Charlie from wmass Member Posts: 4,322
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    Can the radiator be slip away from the valve?

    If you have room you can remove the Spud from the radiator and use 2 street 45's to off set down to the valve height if the extension is too long.
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  • jarv
    jarv Member Posts: 10
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    extension

    Thank You
  • jarv
    jarv Member Posts: 10
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    2, 45's

    Thank you i think i might try the extension.
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