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Big steam pipes (6") need big wrenches (48")

JohnNY
JohnNY Member Posts: 3,302
Just saying.
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  • ChrisJ
    ChrisJ Member Posts: 16,353
    Yep

    I bought two 4 foot wrenches when I put the boiler in.  Only thing was it seems like they are too big for 3 inch stuff so I was kind of gentle with them.

    Single pipe 392sqft system with an EG-40 rated for 325sqft and it's silent and balanced at all times.

  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 17,475
    But do you have

    a 5-foot wrench?



    We do.



    ;-)
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    Towson, MD, USA
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  • ChrisJ
    ChrisJ Member Posts: 16,353
    5 foot

    Frank, wasn't your 5 footer also aluminum?

    Single pipe 392sqft system with an EG-40 rated for 325sqft and it's silent and balanced at all times.

  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 17,475
    Nope

    they don't make an aluminum 5-footer. 
    All Steamed Up, Inc.
    Towson, MD, USA
    Steam, Vapor & Hot-Water Heating Specialists
    Oil & Gas Burner Service
    Consulting
  • JStar
    JStar Member Posts: 2,752
    5 foot

    Ours just arrived last week! I made our apprentice dead lift it over his head to test it out.
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