Cast Iron Radiator Restoration Part 1: 3 Options For Removing Stubborn Shut-Off Valves

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We'll walk through the your old cast iron radiator repair, disassembly, and what to do when the shut-off valves and fittings won't come out, prior to sending it out for refinishing - sand blast/paint. See more tips, tools, and info at www.myoldhousefix.com.
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00:00 - [ Radiator Overview ]
00:31 - [ Shut-off Valve Tips ]
01:00 - [ Removal With Spud Wrench ]
01:25 - [ Removal With Pipe Wrench ]
01:40 - [ Removal By Cutting ]
02:20 - [ Summary ]
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@leefeder9661 Жыл бұрын

I echo Mikes comment - i watched this 3part series and figured Id give it a shot while the plumber considered my request for a quote (uhmmm…how hard is this?!?). 10min or less on option 2 and now i have a beautiful new valve on a beautiful painted radiator. Thanks you!!!

@myoldhousefix Жыл бұрын

@leefeder9661 oh man, I love to hear these success stories! Awesome, and I'm always glad to help! Come join us over at the all new www.myoldhousefix.com!

@Mike-qo8nm 2 жыл бұрын

you my friend are the MAN!!! This was exactly what I needed to fix a valve issue that local plumbers wanted $350 bucks to fix took all of 10 minutes to get it off. I owe you a beer or three!

@myoldhousefix 2 жыл бұрын

hi Mike no problem at all! I'm so glad it worked and you saved $350! 🙌

@myoldhousefix 2 жыл бұрын

oh, and if you need valves...check out www.supplyhouse.com

@myoldhousefix Жыл бұрын

@Mike-qo8nm come join us over at the all new www.myoldhousefix.com!

@MarsOutt 6 ай бұрын

Why would pipe wrench be option number 2?

@myoldhousefix 5 ай бұрын

I listed the "spud wrench" as option #1, but you could do either, based on your tools on hand.

@scottjohnson676 3 жыл бұрын

4th option is remove the reducer bushing attached to the radiator

@myoldhousefix 3 жыл бұрын

That's an option, too!

@justtisha 2 жыл бұрын

Has anyone tried removing the reducer bushing? Is the radiator hole a standard size hole and thread?

@eclecticmn4838 Жыл бұрын

I have a used cast iron hot water radiator. I wanted to run in at the bottom and out at the bottom. I assume the supply side is the valve, correct? However, one bottom hole is blocked with a 1 1/2 inch plug. How to remove it? Can I have the return side come out of the top on the opposite side?

@myoldhousefix Жыл бұрын

for supply sides and returns, both can have valves for water shutoff purposes. Also, the pipes can enter /exit at the top or bottom of radiator. Just unscrew the plug and swap top to bottom as needed. 👍

@petergriffin1546 3 жыл бұрын

what type of bushing would you get if you had to replace it? what are the best valves?

@myoldhousefix 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Peter, for the valves...I buy mine from www.supplyhouse.com. Always replace the entire assembly - the radiator nipple and the valve side, as different mfrs can have different sealing/mating dimensions.

@myoldhousefix 3 жыл бұрын

Oh and the bushings, do you mean the ones between each radiator flue? Like, if you were to disassemble a section(s)?

@petergriffin1546 3 жыл бұрын

@@myoldhousefix thanks for info I couldnt replace the ones between the radiator sections im talking about the bushing before the new steam valve. at entrance of steam.

@myoldhousefix 3 жыл бұрын

@@petergriffin1546 ah yes, that bushing/nipple will come with the new valve assembly...you'll have all new parts...

@petergriffin1546 3 жыл бұрын

@@myoldhousefix the steam angle radiator valve comes with the nut and tail piece and the bushing is usually sold separate.