Dripping Radiator

George Berkeley

Dripping Radiator

I just had my 5th one-pipe steam radiator sandblasted to remove the 603 coats of paint then electro-static powder coat painted and baked. Threw on a new vari-vent, Spud and stop valve.

It sure looks great, however I developed a small drip from the top of the bottom section between a couple of segments. Since the leak is on the top, it is not too bad. I put a small aluminum pan under it to catch the water and the evaporation rate is just about the drip rate.

Will this self-seal over time, or is there some product I can use to stop the leak?

The other four went in without problems and look and work great!! My wife swears that they are warmer than ones that still have 90+years of paint!

George Berkeley

The finished product

Steamhead

Sounds like a bad push nipple

which can be replaced. But I'm drawing a blank- anyone know the name of the company that can duplicate them?

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DanHolohan

That would be

Oneida County Boiler Works (Phone: 315- 732-7914)

Roger Litman

Leaking radiator

Looks great, the leak may rust over and seal itself in time and I would hate to take the radiator apart and ruin the paint job.

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