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Leaking Cast iron Radiator
Dan_32
Member Posts: 19
I was wondering if some one could offer me some direction regarding a leaking cast iron hydronic radiator I have in one of my customer's home. The model is a antique N.Y.R. ornamented radiator used for hot water. It has 14 sections, approximately 34.5" wide, 38" tall, and has 3 tubes. I have one small leak (suspect a bad push nipple) section in the center of the radiator. Question one, Can it repaired, if so, how ? Can I find a direct replacement some where? Should I replace it with a current style replacement with out having to repipe the lines? I don't have the capacity (E.D.R.) ratings for the old radiator available for resizing. Thanks for your help in advance. Dan
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That should be not too bad. There is a source -- which I can never remember (some one else will!) for replacement nipples. Taking it apart requires patience and care, that's all.Br. Jamie, osb
Building superintendent/caretaker, 7200 sq. ft. historic house museum with dependencies in New England0 -
Search "replacement nipples". There were a few posts recently, but this one had some great suggestions and a link for some new ones. http://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/152123/where-to-get-push-nipples-for-cast-iron-radiatorTwo-pipe Trane vaporvacuum system; 1466 edr
Twinned, staged Slantfin TR50s piped into 4" header with Riello G400 burners; 240K lead, 200K lag Btus. Controlled by Taco Relay and Honeywell RTH6580WF0 -
Thanks for everyone's help.0
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