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Steam radiator piping questions
I have a steam radiator that I want to move a couple of feet. All the
pipe is exposed in the basement. I have a 24" wrench and a 36" wrench. IF I can loosen the pipe, all is well. One guy at the local supply shop said that it's likely that If I just smack the fittings with a hammer, they'll break right off, but I don't know about that. So, what if it doesn't go well? What if I have to cut the pipe off? I know I can use a Dresser coupling, but the local guy says they're over a hundred bucks. Is there a good internet source for those things? Is there some sort of expanding plug that could go into a 1" steam pipe to temporarily seal it so I can still have heat in the rest of the house while dealing with this? This stuff has been screwed together for either 60 or 90 years. Would some sort of penetrating oil maybe help? I know I could hire someone to do this, but I'm up for an adventure. Thanks. |
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