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cast iron radiator..water

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jim_92
jim_92 Member Posts: 1
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can i break down a cast iron radiator? i have a radiator about 40 inches long. i need one about 30 inches.can i remove a few sections. would appreciate any help. thx jim

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  • Mike T., Swampeast MO
    Mike T., Swampeast MO Member Posts: 6,928


    If there are small rods running across at the top and bottom, they can be disassembled. Otherwise it's essentially impossible.

    Remove the rods. Drive wedges made from a nice hard wood (cut lengthwise) from top and bottom between the sections to separate.

    To reassemble I like to put a small bead of pure silicon around the nipples before putting them together. Re-size the rods (cut and thread), put them back in and tighten to pull together fully. If you're doing this with a number of sections I find it easier to get a fully threaded rod, then replace with the original after everything is together.
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