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SHORT radiator union options?

PatrickNorth
PatrickNorth Member Posts: 30
in Strictly Steam

Hi all,

For purely aesthetic reasons, I'd like to move this (one pipe steam) rad as close as possible to the riser. Swapping out the valve for a standard iron union saves maaaaaaybe 1/4"overall.

Any slick ideas out there to accomplish this? The rad tapping is 1". Was hoping for a brass "spud + nut minus the valve" type fitting but can find no such animal. Yes. I'm OK with not having a valve here.

Thanks!

Patrick

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  • AdmiralYoda
    AdmiralYoda Member Posts: 661
    edited June 3

    In the picture, what is to the right of the valve? Is it just a 90 degree elbow? If so, consider installing a 90 degree valve instead of a standard elbow and straight valve and you can get rid of 3" or so.

    Intplm.
  • PatrickNorth
    PatrickNorth Member Posts: 30

    Ah- sorry. The straight valve enters a T (the riser continues to the second floor) so I can't use a more typical "90" valve.

    Thanks,

    Patrick

  • EdTheHeaterMan
    EdTheHeaterMan Member Posts: 8,676
    edited June 3
    Screenshot 2024-06-03 at 12.17.47 PM.png

    https://pumpstoponline.com/products/ss-union-male-female

    Edward Young Retired

    After you make that expensive repair and you still have the same problem, What will you check next?

    PatrickNorth
  • PatrickNorth
    PatrickNorth Member Posts: 30

    Thanks Ed- from there it was a quick jump to male/male unions! Never had a use for one before- gotta love The Wall!

    Thanks,

    Patrick

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