union and flex pipe on main steam line
thoughts on installing a union on the main 2 inch line and a flex hose to the radiator. one pipe steam system
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Are the union on the main 2" line and the flex hose related in some way I'm not understanding?
The answer to the flex hose question is almost certainly "don't do it" but out of curiosity, what material is the hose?
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I was wondering if you might be interested in some steel tubing to use as tires instead of those rubber ones you have now. They would last longer then the rubber ones for sure.
Edward Young Retired
After you make that expensive repair and you still have the same problem, What will you check next?
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Now Ed…
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Well they do call them "radiator hoses". On a car….
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Trying to squeeze the best out of a Weil-McLain JB-5 running a 1912 1 pipe system.
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Have you priced out a steam rated flex line in the appropriate size?
I only ask because one of our steam test labs has a flex line (much more than 2") and that material is a lot of money. I'd speculate more than paying a professional to pipe it in black for you.
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all joking aside. need to relocate a first floor radiator by about 6 inches. . as far as the flex hose i was talking about a stainless braided hose recommended for high heat and pressure.
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Joking aside, why go to hose? Just put a nipple and/or a straight radiator valve on it.
Trying to squeeze the best out of a Weil-McLain JB-5 running a 1912 1 pipe system.
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If it’s braided, then the interior is most likely rubber and I would not use that on steam. It’s also gonna be a smaller ID.
Bob Boan
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My thoughts are do the job the right way or you will have a mess on the coldest Friday night of the year when there's nowhere open to buy the parts needed to cap the leak the Chinese hose causes.
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As @KC_Jones mentioned you can get steam rated hose but the $$$$$ will make it not worthwhile.
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ok. thanks for the advise, was just a thought. i will re pipe with black iron. safe and reliable.
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Abbatoir sterilises with steam. Presumably hoses?
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And the steel pipe will not sag and leave a pocket or trap for condensation to lay there causing other problems.
Edward Young Retired
After you make that expensive repair and you still have the same problem, What will you check next?
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I have seen stainless steel braided hoses used on high pressure steam kettles. They even had quick connects on the ends so the staff could swap kettles the size of a Ford refrigerator (yes, that Ford) in a hurry.
However in your case, I also recommend steel pipe and cast iron fittings. I think ss steam rated hose would work if only used vertically. If used horizontally, would likely sag and cause banging.
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Most times, you waste more time taking "shortcuts" and Gerry-Rigging things. Bite the bullet now, and put it behind you for life. Mad Dog
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For the record, black fittings will work fine as well. Don't necessarily need cast iron fittings. But of course everyone has their preference.
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