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Water leak at elbow connection at base of radiator under floor.

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CZemon
CZemon Member Posts: 1
in Strictly Steam
I have located a leak at the elbow connection of the steam pipe under the floor at the base of one of my radiators.  Can I take care of this leak by simply tightening with a pipe wrench?  Is this something I can do or should I call my boiler guy?  I'll post a photo.  thank you for any advice.

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  • BobC
    BobC Member Posts: 5,539
    Be prepared

    Make sure that leak is at the 90 and not trickling down from the valve above. I would not depend on tightening up that joint unless I was prepared to replace the fitting - old steam pipes do not like to move.



    Bob
    Smith G8-3 with EZ Gas @ 90,000 BTU, Single pipe steam
    Vaporstat with a 12oz cut-out and 4oz cut-in
    3PSI gauge
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