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