Can Cast Iron Radiators Be Welded

JD_6

Can a small thunb size hole in a cast iron radiator be welded?
I am renovating a house that is over 100 years old and need this radiator fixed so I can get heat moving throughout the house and on the upper floors.

kevin coppinger_4

can't weld....

cast I do believe. Braze maybe. However if the hole is that big you need a new rad soon. Is this Hot water or steam. If its steam you might be able to fudge it with some JB weld but that will be temporary...kpc

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BigRed

welding cast iron

Check this site out it will tell you how http://www.locknstitch.com/

jeff_51

that's a big hole

you could try drilling, tapping and putting a plug in it. I have had success with small holes, 1/4 inch and use epoxy putty on the plug threads. Depends on where the hole is though