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Identifying an old steam valve

GusHerb
GusHerb Member Posts: 91
in THE MAIN WALL
they dont look thermostatic to me. I fixed my leaky valve with graphite packing string my valve hasent leaked since. you can get the packing string at a plumbing supply place.

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  • Jon Silva_2
    Jon Silva_2 Member Posts: 5
    Need help trying to identify old steam valve

    I either need to replace parts for these valves or replace the entire valves because they are leaking. They were installed in 1937 and I can't find any information on the manufacturer, and can't identify from the logo stamped on the side (pictured).

    Also, is this valve thermostatic?

    Thanks!
  • Christian Egli_2
    Christian Egli_2 Member Posts: 812
    C. A. D. C. O. What a logo

    Plain english would have been easier, no?

    C. A. Dunham, now sold as MEPCO. Statesupply.com carries their vavles, maybe they can help you with the innards and knobs.

    Seems to me this is a packless valve, the springy separator inside might be leaky, missing or just a little unseated. For a model no, perhaps a 740. mepcollc.com
  • GusHerb
    GusHerb Member Posts: 91


    oh forgot to mention you can probably get an all purpose replacement handle from a hardware store that might work.
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