Cast Iron Radiator Question

grobinson2 · Post by **grobinson2** » Wed. Dec. 12, 2012 7:52 am

How do I hook up the pipes then with out the water all coming out? I guess this is just a lot of work.

Glenn

Post by **Lightning** » Wed. Dec. 12, 2012 8:01 am

Um use pex line with enough slack under the floor to be able to flip the radiator after its hooked up?
Or some kind of arrangement like this..
I'm just thinkin outside the box a bit

Valves on each end.. Fill it upside down, close the valves, install it, then open the valves..

freetown fred · Post by **freetown fred** » Wed. Dec. 12, 2012 8:05 am

Not questioning your abilities, but I know for a fact that steam is not something you want to screw around with. Yes, those old cast are real pretty indeed. They already have a nipple on each chamber???

grobinson2 · Post by **grobinson2** » Wed. Dec. 12, 2012 8:12 am

Nope. I have to pit a bleeder on each fin or pipe them together. Also please keep in mind they won't be used for steam.

Thanks again,
Glenn

freetown fred · Post by **freetown fred** » Wed. Dec. 12, 2012 8:17 am

ahhhh, good point---it's early

grobinson2 wrote:Nope. I have to pit a bleeder on each fin or pipe them together. Also please keep in mind they won't be used for steam.

Thanks again,
Glenn