Thank you for posting this! I was about to give up and go cry, then I found your video and took out my Dremel to cut through the bolt on 2 sides. 1-2-3!
I appreciate the video and the information. Because you speak so low, when I turn the volume up to hear what you're saying the music gets so loud I STILL cannot hear what you're saying. Can you scrub the music? Or at least turn the volume down?
Use some lube dude. I never remove them this way. I always lubricate the area first with some WD-40 and then shock the nuts with a sledge hammer to break the seal. After that the items come off quite easily.
the part where you turn on and off the heater, when its up its open and when you spin it and goes down is closed? i have one in my apt i turned it both ways and its still on im confused
I have a steam valve that leaks at the union - where the rad attaches to the valve. Even after tightening the nut with a pipe wrench it still leaks. Any pipe dope that can be put on threads?
@@mygiguser That would be nice to know. If we looking on YT for knowledge we should be told what we need to know. I thought was water filled because it is leaking water on my floor.
Where can I buy a 1.25" spud pipe and union nut for a steam radiator? Is the thing you screw into the radiator with the spud wrench properly called a spud pipe? Or does it have a different name?
Well, the union comes with the new valve, and the other part you are looking for is called bushing. You have the valve, that connects to the union, that screws into the bushing, and the bushing screws into the radiator. You can buy this at local pipe supply companies. Just google steam pipe supplies.
@@mygiguser Thanks so much for the answer. Am I correct I should be looking for a brass bushing? I haven't yet bought the valve but I see many available online. I will also try Menards.
First I’d try using easing oil, two pieces of pipe as levers on each stillson, or heat with a blow torch to cherry red. PS you never mentioned the trap set on the outlet.
The easing oil It’s minimal and is for helping to loosen a seized thread. White paste and graphite paste, used for sealing the threads, will contain oil. And when cutting the threads oil is used in quantity. Without oil the screw dies will strip the thread.
How about providing a transcript? I sighed a sigh of relief when the music stopped ... but then the dogs began to bark. A lot! So that explains why you had the music on so loud. A transcript would help. Thx.
A helpful and informative video but for crying out loud REMOVE THAT WRETCHED NOISE! UGH ("music"). Its impossible to make out what you're saying over that atrocious noise!
This TERRIBLE work. First, just cut the nut off the nipple so you can get a pipe wrench it. Second, you leave all the metal shavings inside that radiator your just asking for troulbe .
I uploaded this time without the music ua-cam.com/video/D-cdmD5vvgg/v-deo.html
Thank you for posting this! I was about to give up and go cry, then I found your video and took out my Dremel to cut through the bolt on 2 sides. 1-2-3!
I was waiting for the Munsters to come out and sing a song...
Hi. Thank you for the tutorial. Bless you
Thank you for posting this sir
That’s genius. Thank you
Thumbs up for the music choice!!!
Thank you Joe!
@@mygiguser Absolutely! Do you know what song it is or who's performing it?
I appreciate the video and the information. Because you speak so low, when I turn the volume up to hear what you're saying the music gets so loud I STILL cannot hear what you're saying. Can you scrub the music? Or at least turn the volume down?
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Thank u very much
monkey wrench is what a real plumber would use on a radiator valve
thank you and dont worry about the music
love the music
Good work
Okay....since you made it look easy...I see you Monday at 3😂🤣😂🤣😂😂
Miss Londa oh no! good luck!!!🍀
I hope I don't have to cut out a spud. That looks rough
Use some lube dude. I never remove them this way. I always lubricate the area first with some WD-40 and then shock the nuts with a sledge hammer to break the seal. After that the items come off quite easily.
Why you cutting it? That why theyale more than one pipe wrench
the part where you turn on and off the heater, when its up its open and when you spin it and goes down is closed? i have one in my apt i turned it both ways and its still on im confused
the gasket is probably gone, and you need a new valve.
I have a steam valve that leaks at the union - where the rad attaches to the valve. Even after tightening the nut with a pipe wrench it still leaks. Any pipe dope that can be put on threads?
Yes, i use the Green Stuff. Look it up on Amazon
I add some heat when they are just to hard to get off. Makes them come off smoother
Hi LivDoesIt, what kind of heat please?
@@mioangel1227 I would use a propane torch. Had good results in the past.
Same
he the best plumber
Thanks man, finally somebody noticed!
radiator leaking problem/but thx to u it'll be resolved.
What was wrong with it?
leaking
@@mygiguser ok
What type of silicone you use or the name of it ..?
The Green Stuff - that's the name of it.
You didn't replace the escutcheon.
yeah, i did that later. They make nice ones that comes in two halves that can be easily installed around the pipe.
How do deal with the water in the system before you cut?
What water? This is steam heat, there is only air and steam in there.
@@mygiguser That would be nice to know. If we looking on YT for knowledge we should be told what we need to know. I thought was water filled because it is leaking water on my floor.
I have Richmond steam radiators in my 1920's home. Steam/water is leaking from the nut and the steam knob meet. What can I do? Thank you.
njwags95 replace the packing, watch this ua-cam.com/video/ogwvRfkviiA/v-deo.html
nice video, but the music is not good and makes it so you can barely hear your voice
When removing the old valve . I didn’t do it your way. I ended up cracking the pipe.
Yes, that way has an extremely higher chanc
e of cracking one of the pipes. Should have used some type of lube or shock the nut with a sledge hammer.
Where can I buy a 1.25" spud pipe and union nut for a steam radiator? Is the thing you screw into the radiator with the spud wrench properly called a spud pipe? Or does it have a different name?
Well, the union comes with the new valve, and the other part you are looking for is called bushing. You have the valve, that connects to the union, that screws into the bushing, and the bushing screws into the radiator. You can buy this at local pipe supply companies. Just google steam pipe supplies.
I am not sure where you live. I bought valves at Menards, and the pipes at Federal Pipes in Detroit.
@@mygiguser Thanks so much for the answer. Am I correct I should be looking for a brass bushing? I haven't yet bought the valve but I see many available online. I will also try Menards.
@@mygiguser Thanks. I will try Menards and similar places, but I see many valves on line.
Can you use Teflon tape on the valve ?
Yes, Teflon tape can also be used
Yes, Teflon tape can also be used, preferably Blue Monster
It's difficult to put into words how bad the music is with the lesson. Please just voice next time.
check the link in the pinned comment
At 1:30 hand tight was good enough to not leak?
Mr Guzman i am pretty strong. It still doesn’t leak after 2 heating seasons. The green stuff is pretty good.
ok i was just wondering, good job tho thanks for the video
First I’d try using easing oil, two pieces of pipe as levers on each stillson, or heat with a blow torch to cherry red. PS you never mentioned the trap set on the outlet.
you don't want to introduce oil to a steam boiler system
WHY....
@@educatedrock the steam carries the oil back to the boiler, and it damages the boiler, and the boiler water. It prevents steam.
The easing oil It’s minimal and is for helping to loosen a seized thread. White paste and graphite paste, used for sealing the threads, will contain oil. And when cutting the threads oil is used in quantity. Without oil the screw dies will strip the thread.
Does anyone know how much a job like this would cost?
Marvin Carrillo i would guess between $300 and $500, but that’s just a guess.
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How about providing a transcript? I sighed a sigh of relief when the music stopped ... but then the dogs began to bark. A lot! So that explains why you had the music on so loud. A transcript would help. Thx.
I added subtitles to it. Sorry can't turn the music down without replacing the whole video.
Thanks! I actually like the music. And the instructions are useful.
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This dude sounds like Dracula muhahahhahaha
Try 2 pipe wrenches next time 😆
Too much work, get the damn power saw to split the old valve and spin it with the 2 ft
Sounds like you did this before...
@@mygiguser lol every damn day, I work for a company that specializes in radiators, some of those valves I came across been on for over 60 years
Get rid of the damn music so I can hear you. It’s either you or the music, but not both.
A helpful and informative video but for crying out loud REMOVE THAT WRETCHED NOISE! UGH ("music"). Its impossible to make out what you're saying over that atrocious noise!
Well, see comment below ua-cam.com/video/D-cdmD5vvgg/v-deo.html
This TERRIBLE work. First, just cut the nut off the nipple so you can get a pipe wrench it. Second, you leave all the metal shavings inside that radiator your just asking for troulbe .
too bad i cant hear you...
AurochsReborn subtitles?
Lose that irritating music!
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@@mygiguser thank you!
No professional, wrong tools and wrong procedure...
Lose the fucking music
Good idea, but i don't know how to do that.
Very poor
Seems he was in a huge hurry lol
yes, rich people can afford a forced air condition.
It is called time-lapse