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push nipple for steam radiator

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deickhorst
deickhorst Member Posts: 2
in Strictly Steam
Where can I buy 2'' push nipples for an old cast iron radiator? I went to install a radiator that someone in my family removed many many years ago and found out it leaked. When I took it apart, I found a rusted out push nipple where the leak was coming from.



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  • Rod
    Rod Posts: 2,067
    edited January 2013
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    Push Nipples for Radiators

    Hi- Try Oneida County Boilerworks  Ph: 315-732-7914 They have a website:

    http://www.onlineboiler.com/specialties.htm

    You will probably need to send them one of your push nipples so that can match it up to what they have in stock.

    - Rod
  • lakethoreau
    lakethoreau Member Posts: 5
    edited December 2013
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    Push nipples for antique radiators

    Are they (Oneida) still in business? I've been calling but no one answers the phone. The emails bounce back. Alternatively, can anyone point me towards another supplier?
  • Paul48
    Paul48 Member Posts: 4,469
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    Chance

    Unless you are going to change them all, I wouldn't bother. If the radiator is very ornate, I'd consider it. Otherwise I'd get a replacement(used), and pressure test it before installing it.
  • lakethoreau
    lakethoreau Member Posts: 5
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    push nipple for antique radiators

    Yes, I lucked out and found a bunch of ornate old radiators for an incredible price; only one leaked. Need to replace the nipples as all three within are worn. I wouldn't mind buying extras to keep on hand.
  • Hap_Hazzard
    Hap_Hazzard Member Posts: 2,846
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    Machine Shop

    Any decent automotive machine shop should be able to make them if you can give them the dimensions or a few nipples in halfway decent shape. I know where you can get seamless steel tubing if you need it.



    You should clean out the ports with a small cylinder hone and have the new nipples made a slightly oversize so you can get a good, tight fit. If you can't press the sections together as close as they were before, you can all ways have a little taken off.
    Just another DIYer | King of Prussia, PA
    1983(?) Peerless G-561-W-S | 3" drop header, CG400-1090, VXT-24
  • lakethoreau
    lakethoreau Member Posts: 5
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    Push nipples for antique radiators

    Hap_Hazzard,



    Thank you!
  • lakethoreau
    lakethoreau Member Posts: 5
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    Seamless steel tubing

    Just in case, yes, please let me know where I can find some!
  • Hap_Hazzard
    Hap_Hazzard Member Posts: 2,846
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    Tubing

    There's an outfit called Online Metals that has about any kind of metal stock you'll ever need. And guides to help you pick the right alloy for your application. Their prices are good, but the shipping is a little steep (no duh, they're shipping metal!) but when you need small quantities of something specific they might be your best bet.
    Just another DIYer | King of Prussia, PA
    1983(?) Peerless G-561-W-S | 3" drop header, CG400-1090, VXT-24
  • lakethoreau
    lakethoreau Member Posts: 5
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    Tubing

    Thanks for sharing, Hap_Hazzard!
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