Cast-Iron Radiator Restoration: Removing Old Pipe Nipple to Make Way for New Fittings
Bob "Hot Rod" Rohr of Caleffi shows how to remove an old pipe nipple to make way for new fittings when restoring a radiator.
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How to Fix a Leaky Cast-iron Radiator
J-B Weld Company of Sulfur Springs, TX (903-885-7696) told me that the City of Dallas, Texas used their product to repair a cracked Caterpillar engine block. That sure go...
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Old Radiator Ratings
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Steam Radiators Make a Popping Noise. What To Do?
A visitor to the Wall asks, "I'm getting expansion noises from a cast-iron radiator and trying to figure out where it coming from." "Maybe the pipe that comes through the...
Hybrid Cast Iron Radiator on Steam Mini-Tube System
Gerry Gill is brilliant when it comes to solving steam- and hot-water-heating problems. Learn more about him HERE.