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Adapter for radiator valve when tail piece (stub) is too short

EdwinD
Member Posts: 157
Just an FYI,
I installed a new 3/4" radiator valve, but the tail piece is too short. The distance between the tail piece and radiator is an additional 1/4" longer than what appears in the picture. The reason being, a portion of the old stub is still in the radiator, which I had to cut, saw and chip out.

I found a solution using a 3/4" Female x 3/4" Male Nipple Bush Adapter . I tried joining a close nipple with 3/4" coupler -- yet it was too long.
Here's the final result.

I installed a new 3/4" radiator valve, but the tail piece is too short. The distance between the tail piece and radiator is an additional 1/4" longer than what appears in the picture. The reason being, a portion of the old stub is still in the radiator, which I had to cut, saw and chip out.

I found a solution using a 3/4" Female x 3/4" Male Nipple Bush Adapter . I tried joining a close nipple with 3/4" coupler -- yet it was too long.
Here's the final result.

Weil-McLain EG-55 2 pipe Vapor System
OP Pressure 0.0 - 0.1 oz.
8-Way Boiler Treatment
Barnes & Jones Big Mouth Vents
OP Pressure 0.0 - 0.1 oz.
8-Way Boiler Treatment
Barnes & Jones Big Mouth Vents
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@JakeCK Correct - it says 304 stainless. Thanks - good pickup. Now that you mention it, I'm more concerned with the brass and stainless steel 304 interaction. I found a similar brass fitting to arrive tomorrow. Thanks.Weil-McLain EG-55 2 pipe Vapor System
OP Pressure 0.0 - 0.1 oz.
8-Way Boiler Treatment
Barnes & Jones Big Mouth Vents0 -
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