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Bomba
Bomba Member Posts: 28
in Strictly Steam
Hi. Just had my steam radiator sandblasted and powder coated. Before I did, I removed the spud and capped all the openings as to not get any debris into the radiator. However, I didn’t realize that when I cut the spud (using a sawzall) I cut into the threads of the reducer bushing. Didn’t notice it until I hooked it all back up and it was leaking water all over the floor. My plan now was to remove the reducer bushing unless anyone here could give me any better and easier ideas. Thanks !

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  • KC_Jones
    KC_Jones Member Posts: 5,850
    I’d suggest if you’re going to cut the bushing out, you might already be almost though it now and be extremely careful if you cut more.
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  • mattmia2
    mattmia2 Member Posts: 11,073
    Make sure the tapping in the radiator isn't left hand thread. Sometimes it is in radiators that were assembled with left-right nipples.
  • Bomba
    Bomba Member Posts: 28
    mattmia2 said:
    Make sure the tapping in the radiator isn't left hand thread. Sometimes it is in radiators that were assembled with left-right nipples.
    If the threading is left hand would ALL the threading be left hand? For example, my vent is right hand, would it be safe to assume this reducer is also right hand? 
  • Jamie Hall
    Jamie Hall Member Posts: 25,137
    Bomba said:


    mattmia2 said:

    Make sure the tapping in the radiator isn't left hand thread. Sometimes it is in radiators that were assembled with left-right nipples.

    If the threading is left hand would ALL the threading be left hand? For example, my vent is right hand, would it be safe to assume this reducer is also right hand? 

    no...
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  • Bomba
    Bomba Member Posts: 28
    Jamie Hall said:
    mattmia2 said:
    Make sure the tapping in the radiator isn't left hand thread. Sometimes it is in radiators that were assembled with left-right nipples.
    If the threading is left hand would ALL the threading be left hand? For example, my vent is right hand, would it be safe to assume this reducer is also right hand? 
    no...
    Oh cool. Thanks 
  • EBEBRATT-Ed
    EBEBRATT-Ed Member Posts: 16,702
    Yeah, that bushing has to go can't save that one. Go slow and take your time.

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