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Radiator replacement seals

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tecsol1
tecsol1 Member Posts: 11
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I have a number of Corto Radiators that I need to disassemble and replace the seals. Is there a good source for the packing seals that are used?

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  • EdTheHeaterMan
    EdTheHeaterMan Member Posts: 7,834
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    I believe they are connected with push nipples but I would need to do more research. many radiators of that time are assembled with push nipples.

    Here is something interesting
    https://heatinghelp.com/assets/documents/American-Radiator-Co-Corto-1922.pdf

    Edward F Young. Retired HVAC ContractorSpecialized in Residential Oil Burner and Hydronics
  • EdTheHeaterMan
    EdTheHeaterMan Member Posts: 7,834
    edited January 2021
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    After reading the PDF I recently referred to it appears that your radiators use a left thread/right thread joining nipple. I believe you can make the gasket from standard gasket material. Others with more experience may have an outlet for the gaskets I'm not familiar with.

    Here is an interesting video about your query. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nu1RJQGSrKk

    I'm not sure these will fit your old radiators but you never know.
    Edward F Young. Retired HVAC ContractorSpecialized in Residential Oil Burner and Hydronics
  • tecsol1
    tecsol1 Member Posts: 11
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    Thanks Ed!!
  • tecsol1
    tecsol1 Member Posts: 11
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    No these have threaded joiner nipples

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