Steam Radiator Air Vent Spitting Water

[@mcroley591]

Bob, I’ve been in our trade for 36 years. I really appreciate your talent and abilities. Your are a true professional. Thanks for sharing your videos! Stay well sir.

[@ainsley1114]

Messing with these old pipes is always so much fun, I love it!

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

It really is!

[@williampeters6004]

Your amazing Bob. You have the gift of being able to see in advance in your mind how your going to be able to get through the problems you see coming

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Very kind of you, thanks for checking out the video!

[@sleektoneofficial]

I bought my first 12” ridgid offset, always went with the straight jaws. Man do i thank you bob i love that thing.

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Thanks for checking out the video! Bob.

[@stephenzies8867]

It's Always Nice To Watch A PRO At Work. Thank You Robert !

[@eddiew.6485]

I like the “Brute-finesse” used to finally square off the replaced convector…….Well done👍

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Thanks 👍

[@smitlag]

It's always great to see a master at his work. It is a good reminder that there are jobs that require professionals. Often people never realize the depth of learning and mastering a trade. Great video!

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Thank you Don! Regards, Bob.

[@glorygloryhallelujah]

Steam is so rare. Great that there's somebody on youtube covering it. Thanks

[@truueindeedi]

It's rare? I've only seen steam in ny

[@nickosuperintendant9514]

Great Video Bob! You do it so easy and fast. I am a Super Intendant on a 75 family in South Brooklyn. The past few years i use Verivalve. My radiators are same as in this video. I hate when tenants play with those main valve and then they leak and damage the ceiling in the lower apartments.

[@williamdyckman9704]

Bob, nice job on that valve repair. Like your techniques on getting the job done !!

[@Trainman0401]

Never thought of using my oscillating saw to remove old pipe. Always used my reciprocating saw. That’s a great option for tight quarters! Thanks Bob!

[@sunil1979dp]

Wow love how you cut that value out no hassle 👌

[@brooklynaudit]

Well done bob , you’re in great shape to be getting down on these valves 💪🏼🔧 well done bud. I mentioned before in another comment , I’m very close to you in Brooklyn , over 23 years in the game & tons of tools. Would love to work with you or help you if you busy.

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Thanks 👍

[@yosefyaffee5912]

Beautiful job Bob

[@StoneysWorkshop]

Thanks Bob. I work on boilers for autoclaves and washers, I have learned some tips from you over the years.

[@ChingusTheOneAndOnly]

Great job , I can’t thank you enough for these great steam videos !

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Glad you enjoy it! Appreciated, Bob.

[@nickperdo6699]

Great video Bob, was waiting for one like this. Hopefully we get to see more live action in the field! 🤘🏻

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[@georgejetson4378]

Awesome changeout. You’re the man!

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

I try

[@arthurs7299]

Awesome work...thank you🤝👍🇺🇸

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Thanks 👍

[@JP-od9ps]

Great job! I used to live in a CO-OP in Jackson Heights. I remember when those used to bang, but it could really heat up the Apt. Still in Jackson Heights, but own a 3 family. Before I even got through the video. When you said water was spitting out I automatically thought that the auto feed with the low water cutoff combination maybe went bad, because the sludge that can build up in the steam radiator when not flushed out after long periods of time. You’re videos are great. I do commercial work as a steam fitter. Sometimes at a job anywhere from 1- to 3 years. Depending on the size. I always wanted to try residential because you see different people on a regular basis and go from one job to the next. So l, nothing really get Repetitive which can happen in a commercial job site. Keep up the good work. You’re only a borough over Lol small world. Keep the videos coming. Great content.

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

👍

[@cribbsprojects]

Is there a reason you don't use PB Blaster or some such penetrant fluid to bust out the corrosion? Nice video again!

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

It’s just quicker to cut them out! Time is $$$.👍

[@JJJDrums]

Great video, looks like I do have a reason to buy the oscillating tool now! Thought you would of hit it with the sawzall but that worked perfect. That offset wrench is pretty sweet too, Ill be getting one of those. Good job and thanks for posting.

[@nickosuperintendant9514]

I thing the grinder will work too.

[@michaelx_usa1]

Can you use a big Crescent instead of that big Wrench? The Wrench damages the beautiful brass finish.

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

You could!

[@dww0329]

Curious why you don’t add a couple squirts of PB lubricant to help loosen nuts

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Time is money, I have no time to wait for a lubricant to start working.

[@tiarajasmin1915]

Hi Bob, I have the same radiator as seen on the video and it has the same amount of space inside the wall. My radiator is not producing enough heat for the bedroom. I replaced the relief valve on the side but it's still not able to produce enough heat. The shut off valve is brand new and fully open. I want to mention that I also have a steam system. I called many people in regards of finding the same radiator but was unsuccessful in finding a replacement. They stated they don't make this same type of radiator anymore. Where am I able to purchase this type of radiator? Should I buy a cast iron radiator? Are you able to send me a model number, if it's available for purchase?

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

They are a little bit had to find, but they're out there. Check out this link - bit.ly/3rRfYQa. Check the data sheet for specs. I believe they'll ship. Is that convector properly sized for that room?

[@scsc2814]

why not change the street elbow and small nipple while everything is a part?

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

No question you could, but I don't like messing around with these steel convectors (fragile animals) doesn't take much to screw them up. If this was a cast iron element, absolutely!

[@jeffreyjohn2037]

​@@BobsPlumbingVideosregardless you should have held back on the street elbow with another wrench.

[@dww0329]

What 1.25” angle valves do you recommend can you list in your comments place a link. I maintain 7 apt building 5 have steam boiler single pipe cast iron radiators. Love leaning more about SR thank you for your videos!

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

In today's world I try my best to use Matco-Norca cast bronze as my 1st choice & Legend as my #2 choice. They seem to be the BEST of the imported line. In the good old day's Hammond and American valve company were by far the best valves money could buy. Those days are Looooong gone!

[@greyes701]

That that special blue goop?

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Not Blue Block, Mega Loc. My everyday go to choice! I use Blue Block on all of those problem Joints.

[@greyes701]

@@BobsPlumbingVideos Thanks for the response! You have great videos for beginners (me) and pros. Any opinions on Bradford White's boiler system? I work at a kids camp and we need to replace a furnace soon but just put this 100gallon water heater/boiler in. Any thoughts if you have time. You're much appreciated either way!

[@adama.cabrerajimenez1876]

What would be the price range for a job like that if you consider getting a plumber???

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Depending on the degree of difficulty for a particular situation $800/$1,200 plus sales tax.

[@kevin7151]

Great video Bob. You are a patient and talented professional who does high quality work. I know you do most of your work primarily in Brooklyn. I also believe you mentioned you were going to take more time off in the near future. If you do decide to still do periodic work will you just limit that to Brooklyn or would you consider coming into western Nassau county if the job was significant enough? Thanks.

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Appreciate it Kevin, looking to ramp up my videos, and doing fee based video based consults. If I decide to take on any work, it'll be in the Bay Ridge area. Thanks for asking. Regards, Bob.

[@shaundonovan2193]

Hope you got paid for that repair! That was some skill.

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

I did indeed! Great customer who also was doing the camera work...👍

[@patk4351]

Bob Exactly what blades did you use to cut the valve?

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

9 inch 14/18 TPI Diablo Steel Demon Bi-Metal Blades

[@patk4351]

@@BobsPlumbingVideos Bob Santa needs to know what blades you used on the Multi tool.

[@jeffreyjohn2037]

Why didn't you close the valve when tightening so the valve stem didn't gouge the wall?

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

I always tighten stems in the neutral position, they tend to make up better. I.M.H.O.

[@Progrocker70]

I don't see these convectors much, any advantage to them over cast iron radiators as far as heat goes? I guess being mostly recessed into the wall they don't take up as much floor space.

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

I personally like the cast iron versions, they retain the heat much longer after the heat shuts down. These steel convectors heat up quickly, but cool off soon after the boiler shuts down.

[@Valsi876]

My convection radiator is knocking and spiting water, but it doesn't have a convector valve. The pipe goes straight in from the boiler.

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

All convectors should have a service "shut-off" valve, but I've seen this situation before as well. Having a working valve just makes life easy when you have to remove the convector ands investigate.

[@billybee3534]

Hi Bob , videos so interesting watch some of them over n over again , have a question anybody can answer . Multi storey buildings with steam boilers same kind of valve needs to be changed whats the waiting time period before i attempt to open valve after shutting the boiler off so there is no presure left.thanks

[@xcmskim4]

Nice job! I have the exact same convector in my house in Queens except it's a hydronic heating system (not steam). Is there suppose to be a hy-vent on one side? Cause I only have a manual air bleeder valve. Thanks!

[@raymoran40]

Manual bleeder only

[@marriagepartnersministry5942]

If the vent was spitting water why replace the shutoff valve? Why not just open it?

[@dww0329]

Why wouldn’t you use PB lubricant to soak threads? Just curious

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Time!

[@mattfrank5314]

I don't know know if you know this but you have your filming location on. so it says it was made in "brooklyn"

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Brooklyn, New York! I’ll go in and fix that, thank you! Bob.

[@dww0329]

What type of gloves are you wearing?

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

thd.co/3sT4f5B

[@jeffreyjohn2037]

You bumped up the pressure? What was the pressure trol setting? Was the pigtail cleaned?

[@michaellee688]

Hi Bob, I have the same kind of radiator on the 4th floor and the air vent keeps spitting water. Is the valve issue?

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Pitch the convector toward the shut off valve, use a good quality air vent. Hoffmans are a good choice.

[@medicalnegligence]

Great vid! My back hurts from watching this..lol. Question, is the valve the same as you would use on a standard vertical orientation for a cast iron radiator? Does the horizontal orientation change the principles of the steam/condensate flow through the valve?

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

They’re some what similar, difference being on a traditional vertical valve the threaded end is at the bottom. On the convector valve the threaded end is reversed. Same with the spud or union end, they’re reversed. The condensate still flows back toward the steam system.

[@mikejones129]

Hello ... A frustrated Brooklyn tenant. 3 Years in a row radiator is spitting water and my super thinks I or someone is touching the valves .... unless it's a ghost no one is it's no reason to. Any suggestions. He changed the piece where the water is spitting out 4 years ago when it initially happened. Its worst now because he said yesterday they turned the heat up do to the tenants above me on the 4th floor wasn't getting good enough heat to warm their apartments. My hardwood floors are slightly warped because of this... Dumping buckets after buckets.... Helpppppp lol Please

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Tough situation in an apartment setting, to many hands playing around with things they know nothing about! I feel your pain.

[@nickosuperintendant9514]

Today the valve was making noise. When i took it apart, the inside rubber piece came out of the handle and was making funny noise. Which part of Brooklyn are you in?

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Bay Ridge

[@joechicky7366]

Need a good steam guy in Westbury area..any recommendations?

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Visit www.heatinghelp.com, click on "The Wall" enter your location to locate a steam professional in your area.

[@mrbigcat9]

Bumped up the pressure? How?

[@jeffreyjohn2037]

Should be lowering the pressure. I hope he meant bumped up the thermostat.

[@62Cristoforo]

Looks like you ran out to the store for that 18V Hackzall

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Relatively new tool, still using the 110V version

[@AnastasiosPotamitis]

You are struggling with the reciprocating saw.....you need a grinder

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

No struggle at all ! A grinder (I have one) doesn't fit where I need it to go.

[@WApnj]

Carpenter's Hammer..?? Really?. Get a proper hammer for the job....

[@jacksplumbingvideos7147]

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