Some Steam Radiator Valve Spud Removal Tips

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Silent Steam Team

Күн бұрын

@1:22 Vice Grips! Not Channel Locks.

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@matt4620 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been in the hvac trade for over 30 years, always seem to learn something new in your videos.

@gordonschweizer5154 Жыл бұрын

I learn a lot from watching KZfaq, so this is my way of giving back. Thank you for your support!

@josephrodriguez1540 Жыл бұрын

Me too.

@waynetaylor8082 Жыл бұрын

Not only informative, but entertaining. Always learn something from your videos. Thank you for sharing, I too wish I lived closer. Continued success and be well.

@raindogs451 Жыл бұрын

There’s a local company where a youngin walked in 35 years ago and said, “I have no experience. I’ll work free 90 days. If I’m worth it, hire me.” He’s been the owner the last 10 years. If I was starting over, I’d travel to Baltimore with the same pitch. 😊

@ed6837 6 ай бұрын

the other important thing is to fill the spud up with something so it's not hollow. You don't want to crush it then it will be hard to get out. So the inside spud tool does double duty.

@dannywilkins887 Жыл бұрын

Great tip Gordon,hope you are keeping well

@eddiew.6485 Жыл бұрын

Wow! You made that look way to easy!😊

@gordonschweizer5154 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Years of broken spuds went into that video. The skinny Vice-Grips made it happen.

@makgou9148 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing that method of removing those suborn spuds.

@gordonschweizer5154 Жыл бұрын

You're are welcome!

@pigeon_57 10 ай бұрын

Impressive

@SimgoWood Жыл бұрын

wow, very neat trick!

@bauhnguefyische667 Жыл бұрын

That’s a great hack on refusenik spuds! I’ll usually cut the nut off and put a big wrench on it and hope it doesn’t snap off😢🤬

@richconstantino8485 Жыл бұрын

I have to change my service valves on all my radiators. Did one already and I keep saying i'll do the other ones in the summer and then before i know it it's heating season . Its on the list

@josephrodriguez1540 Жыл бұрын

I use the torch. But I like your technique too.👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

@gordonschweizer5154 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Dr. Heat is good. I worry it might harm the brass making it too soft?

@2pugman Жыл бұрын

You made it look easy.

@gordonschweizer5154 Жыл бұрын

You're too kind. Somehow the failed jobs never make it on to KZfaq lol

@medicalnegligence Жыл бұрын

Happy New Year!! How do you deal with the new valve not lining up with the spud?

@gordonschweizer5154 Жыл бұрын

And you all too! It depends. Valve too low, a M x F coupling, which then usually puts the valve... Too high, then it's radiator shimming time!

@MeiklesAndDimes Жыл бұрын

Good tip!

@gordonschweizer5154 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@scottk0623 Жыл бұрын

Great job, I need to replace some of my spud wrenches were liberated from my truck in with some other items. I’m having trouble finding a set.

@gordonschweizer5154 Жыл бұрын

OUCH! Sucks, because they probably got $15, and you're out of weeks of pay at the very least.

@scottk0623 Жыл бұрын

@@gordonschweizer5154 yea but finding then has been tough.

@gordonschweizer5154 Жыл бұрын

@@scottk0623 Ah yes! indeed, the time factor of replacement is often greater than the simple monitary loss.

@mikerefrigeration5736 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful 👏

@gordonschweizer5154 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@mikerefrigeration5736 Жыл бұрын

@@gordonschweizer5154 no thank you. You and Dan Halohan provide great information of steam system. Learned so much watching your channel. Please continue with the great content.

@greekmaster1001 Жыл бұрын

I wonder if they make or you can weld a attachment to that tool to hook up a 1/2 impact drill on it and unscrew it like a tire lugs

@gordonschweizer5154 Жыл бұрын

I do love my impact, but I have a sneaking suspicion those lugs won't take that stress.

@zhichengwong2081 6 ай бұрын

They do make square sockets. However, I wouldn't try it. The brass is too soft and the nubs on the spud are too small.

@zhichengwong2081 6 ай бұрын

Would using a torch soften the plumber's dope that is probably on it?

@gordonschweizer5154 6 ай бұрын

Yes, it might. But I wouldn't use that inside as the burning fumes (& possible lead paint exposure) might not be welcome.

@derekmaldonado3300 6 ай бұрын

I have a 1/2 spud. A small piece of the spud wrench broken in and fellbinto the radiator Would that effect operation in any way?

@gordonschweizer5154 6 ай бұрын

It should not have any effect, if it is a small piece and it's not blocking the flow. 1/2" radiator spud tools are indeed notorious for breaking.

@gquin9487 Жыл бұрын

Gordon ... how do you remove a stuck steam trap cover? It has a 6 point 1 inch nut on the cover.

@gordonschweizer5154 Жыл бұрын

Generally, I use impact driver and appropriate socket when I can

@tmactheplumber4966 Жыл бұрын

We would use the lost art of capeing. However, I liked what you did ! what was name of that tool ?

@gordonschweizer5154 Жыл бұрын

I was wondering when someone would ask about that spud tool. It was sold by Sexauer (alas no longer) as a tool for working on Slone Valve spuds

@scottl5910 Жыл бұрын

Looks like Wal-Rich makes one

@gordonschweizer5154 Жыл бұрын

@@scottl5910 Alas again, in that the Wal-Rich Sloan spud tool has spud grooves too shallow to be useful for general use. They could be milled out deeper, I suppose.

@georgebrett4289 Жыл бұрын

Nice video as usual. Wouldn't it be easier to cut off the nut? This way you don't have to try to squeeze a wrench or pliers between the nut and the radiator

@gordonschweizer5154 Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I've done it both ways, and it seems quicker to my mind to prep the Vice-Grips in advance and give it a go that way. Only when the first method as shown fails (and it does now and then, esp. with 1-1/4") do I go to the extra trouble of removing the nut.

@mrbig4532 4 ай бұрын

Rather than grinding down a pair of vise grip why not use a grinder and cut the nut off of the spud ? It’s not like you are going to use it again.

@gordonschweizer5154 4 ай бұрын

Since part of what I do for a living is work on radiator valves, grinding down a pair (or two) of vise grips to make my job easier is nothing. Once done, I have a more useful tool for the next time. If you are just going to work on one radiator now and then, sure, cut off that nut and have at it. And, just so you know, now and then I DO reuse the spud. So, it's nice to have the option to save it.