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One pipe radiator removal

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Jim Bennett
Jim Bennett Member Posts: 607
in THE MAIN WALL
> I am trying to replace some valves on my one pipe <BR>
> steam system. I have the new ones, but the <BR>
> current setup is a little different. The old <BR>
> valves are fastened to the riser normally, but <BR>
> where the 90 degree exits towards the radiator, <BR>
> it has a pipe going directly into both the valve <BR>
> and the radiator. On the radiator side, it goes <BR>
> into a flange. It would seem the only way to have <BR>
> done this is for one of the components to have <BR>
> reverse threads. Since I don't want to break <BR>
> anything, any help is appreciated. About half my <BR>
> radiators seem to be set up this way, probably <BR>
> original (1912 house).<BR>
> <BR>
> Thanks. <BR>
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  • Glen_7
    Glen_7 Member Posts: 82
    One pipe radiator removal

    I am trying to replace some valves on my one pipe steam system. I have the new ones, but the current setup is a little different. The old valves are fastened to the riser normally, but where the 90 degree exits towards the radiator, it has a pipe going directly into both the valve and the radiator. On the radiator side, it goes into a flange. It would seem the only way to have done this is for one of the components to have reverse threads. Since I don't want to break anything, any help is appreciated. About half my radiators seem to be set up this way, probably original (1912 house).

    Thanks.
  • Jim Bennett
    Jim Bennett Member Posts: 607
    Rad valve.

    There's no union nut on the old valve? Can you post a picture?

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  • RMA
    RMA Member Posts: 55
    no union

    probably a left right nipple and coupling
  • bob young
    bob young Member Posts: 2,177
    l. & r.

    probably a left & right bushing. replace with ips 2 " x 1 1/4 " bush.
  • Glen_7
    Glen_7 Member Posts: 82


    If it's a left/right nipple, from which direction would I turn to loosen? From what perspective?

    Thanks.
  • bob young
    bob young Member Posts: 2,177
    el sliceo

    slice out the whole shebang with your trusty sawzall and then replace valve & bushing
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