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Help identify this valve?

rhodebump
rhodebump Member Posts: 152
in Strictly Steam
Does anyone know who the manufacturer of this valve is?

While I would normally replace a valve, these valves have built-in cabinets around them, and it would be a big project to try to get them out. Hopefully, I can get replacement parts.

The problem is that the valves do not close, and we would like to shut these off.

Thanks for your help.


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  • Alan (California Radiant) Forbes
    Alan (California Radiant) Forbes Member Posts: 4,207
    It says Milwaukee Valve Co.

    If you take it apart, it may be a generic part that can be replaced.
    8.33 lbs./gal. x 60 min./hr. x 20°ΔT = 10,000 BTU's/hour

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  • Ironman
    Ironman Member Posts: 7,511
    Is it a one or two pipe system? If it's a one pipe, just turn the vent up side down and that will turn the rad off.
    Bob Boan
    You can choose to do what you want, but you cannot choose the consequences.
  • rhodebump
    rhodebump Member Posts: 152
    It's a 2 pipe system. Thanks
  • Ironman
    Ironman Member Posts: 7,511
    What if you first loosen the unions and pull the rad out? You should then have much better access to the valve.
    Bob Boan
    You can choose to do what you want, but you cannot choose the consequences.
  • rhodebump
    rhodebump Member Posts: 152
    the steam trap on the other end cannot be removed since it's too close to the built in cabinet. I didn't want to move the rad too much and end up with a leak without being prepped for it.

    I am going to try just disassembling the valve and see if there is some debris in the bottom that is preventing it from closing.

    Thanks.
  • Ironman
    Ironman Member Posts: 7,511
    No union on the trap?
    Bob Boan
    You can choose to do what you want, but you cannot choose the consequences.

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