I had to move a steam radiator in order to paint the room. Now it leaks at
the connection point to the radiator valve. I've tried cranking it tight,
but some water still comes through.

I plan to take the radiator off again to reposition the radiator a bit
closer to the valve. Other than that, should I try teflon tape? How about
pipe dope?

John

On Dec 22, 8:12*pm, "New & Improved - N/F John"
wrote:
I had to move a steam radiator in order to paint the room. *Now it leaks at
the connection point to the radiator valve. *I've tried cranking it tight,
but some water still comes through.

I plan to take the radiator off again to reposition the radiator a bit
closer to the valve. *Other than that, should I try teflon tape? * How about
pipe dope?

John

Hey John - from a similar experiance teflon tape works. 4-5 wraps.
Just a hint - on the other rooms I bought some thin drywall - cut it
to the shape of the radiator and painted it the room color then slid
it in behind. Can't even notice it.

On Dec 22, 5:24*pm, wrote:
On Dec 22, 8:12*pm, "New & Improved - N/F John"

wrote:
I had to move a steam radiator in order to paint the room. *Now it leaks at
the connection point to the radiator valve. *I've tried cranking it tight,
but some water still comes through.

I plan to take the radiator off again to reposition the radiator a bit
closer to the valve. *Other than that, should I try teflon tape? * How about
pipe dope?

John

Hey John - from a similar experiance teflon tape works. 4-5 wraps.
Just a hint - on the other rooms I bought some thin drywall - cut it
to the shape of the radiator and painted it the room color then slid
it in behind. Can't even notice it.

pipe dope then teflon tape work.

On Dec 22, 6:12 pm, "New & Improved - N/F John"
wrote:
I had to move a steam radiator in order to paint the room. Now it leaks at
the connection point to the radiator valve. I've tried cranking it tight,
but some water still comes through.

I plan to take the radiator off again to reposition the radiator a bit
closer to the valve. Other than that, should I try teflon tape? How about
pipe dope?

If you plan on painting other rooms, it might be worth the investment
in a 'slim jim' roller. They're thinner and have longer handles so
they can paint behind a radiator without removing it. Unless the wall
behind the radiator is toast it's the way to go.

R

"New & Improved - N/F John" wrote in message
I plan to take the radiator off again to reposition the radiator a bit
closer to the valve. Other than that, should I try teflon tape? How
about
pipe dope?

Hint: That is why they make that stuff.