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Leaky Radiator

Justin Gavin
Justin Gavin Member Posts: 129
in THE MAIN WALL
Heh Fellas,

We are retrofitting a old schoolhouse and adding some radiators that we pulled from another job. We don't work alot with cast iron rads. One has a crack. Does anyone know anyway that it can be fixed that would last? Please let me know.

Thanks,

Justin

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  • Earthfire
    Earthfire Member Posts: 543
    Junk

    Have seen several attempts at repairs from welding to epoxy, and most have been failures except as short term bandades.
  • Mike T., Swampeast MO
    Mike T., Swampeast MO Member Posts: 6,928


    I've successfully repaired HAIRLINE cracks in TUBE TYPE iron rads with JB Weld. Clean the area very well with a wire brush or similar and a solvent to ensure any greasy type dirt is removed.

    Column-type rads seem to break along the vertical lines in the casting. Have tried JB Weld on such but once under pressure the crack will pop with surprising violence--worst thing is that it might seem OK for a season or two before giving way.

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