hydronic heating / leaking castiron radiator valve replaced

[@bryan1282]

"Broke my pencil, bitch" that made me laugh hard.

[@Pyridox]

Nice job Steven. That was a ball buster to remove, that valve has probably been on there for 50 years, the 24" wrenches broke it loose. Thanks for the video.

[@reecenewton3097]

@Pete Ciallella From the design of that rad., the valve was on there for 100 years at least.

[@duanerichards2070]

I watch your videos on boilers alot, This is a favorite with the 2 footers and no cheater pipes. I would have messed up that wall before breaking a pencil. Good job!

[@iris920523]

I just love how he plays with his doggie - such a kind person.

[@Fireship1]

Wow that sucker was on there! The last time I had to change a valve like this in a 1940s house I hit the valve and the pipe with the oxy acetylene torch. I hate lighting that thing in someone's house, but I couldn't get the valve to budge! You did it without fire, you must be stronger than me Steve! Extra Gundy on this job!

[@PaggiPlumbing]

I just did this same technique we had a 3 footer on it and she wouldn't budge. So we torched her and she came off!

[@woodbine66]

Jeez. Lucky you only broke your pencil. Wouldn't want to damage anything else in that area! Great vid - Steve. Always next level - may two levels up.

[@ozzmann3217]

I started watching your videos last week or two bc of a plumbing issue at my buddies house but you do a little bit of everything glad I found the channel entertaining and educational gotta say pretty damn funny too when you busted out the two bigger wrenches I coulda sworn something was gonna brake those old pipes were made much better than todays stuff

[@catbirdfeeder]

I was really straining to try and help you with that valve!. You didn't give up! You never give up. You are always successful. Sometimes, "it ain't gonna be purty," as you say, but you always succeed.

[@joshb124]

Nice work! She really didn't want to come off. The owners need to break out the paint bucket.

[@JasonTHutchinson]

You don't always need those 2', but they sure are nice to have. Good work Steve!

[@sheathes]

i'm a big fan of the cast rads, I restore them and use them in my place. Gotta have that Empire State Building wrench. I think you'll be back to do the rest soon.

[@Progrocker70]

Agreed, I did the same, best heat.

[@SilverCymbal]

Break out that Kroil!!!! The stuff is a miracle, perfect for that.

[@harrydejesus2975]

Great job on that radiator Steve. I like your tools and knowledge. Awesome channel.

[@johngriffin824]

great video, I was hoping that spud wrench broke the dogs only cause I've had great luck installing the new valve with it but I'm 0 for 50 removing the NYC steam system with it lol, I was looking forward to what your approach would have been I know you would have brought next level like all your videos, love your channel, I'm hooked, learning so much from your videos, thanks!

[@MrDanny1775]

I find putting the old torch to the fittings will sometimes make it easier to break the joint. Awesome vid!!!

[@brysonloov5158]

Try heating the threads of old tight fittings with a torch. Usually makes it pretty easy. Your videos are great by the way.

[@williamdyckman9704]

Steve, like the way you explain how to make the fix. Great video! !

[@cicciarelliam]

steve for future reference if something is hard to get off like that was like old steam pipes try tighten it up first then loosen it up

[@josephcade3541]

Steve just cut the nut with a hacksaw then use a chisel on the cut and the nut will pop off. If you use 4 foot wrenches you may over torque and break the nipple or something you don't want to break or worse pull a muscle. The same for the spud just use the thin hacksaw on the Spud just the front part of the Spud then put the Chisel on the cut and the Spud will pop out

[@grilledchickenwrap]

I like this idea.. I am going to use a hacksaw and chisel.. need to replace my steam valve on the radiator... these are probably from the 40’-50’..

[@aircooledtx]

Wow, that one was on there. 24" pipe wrench . Good one Steven

[@natestenger9024]

Thought you snapped a hip there Steve, glad it was just a pencil!!

[@alexbright7735]

Satisfying watching repairs.

[@Bob.W.]

No better heat than cast iron rads. Should have left it steam. And with correct paint. Water belongs in the basement.

[@mikecarter4922]

nice work steve no burnt paint work

[@greggestok3100]

Great videos keep em coming. Thanks Steve.

[@smilingcopycat]

When in doubt, cut it out...gooooood work like ALWAYS!!!!!! Mama is proud, nec level...

[@Dave-xr4iz]

That was one tough rad valve but you done it mumma!! (nek level, nek lvl) I just love the fact at first glance all your tools look old and rusty but they work fine and you always seem to have every tool for the job. I remember buying my first set of tools they looked shiny and new but one of the first jobs I did they got wet and the next day they looked ten yrs old!! lol I was pissed but as you say I use my tools I don't just sit mummy's basement.

[@shieldcracker]

Steve do you carry 36 inch pipe wrenches in your truck? When do you start using cheater pipes?

[@RCALivingStereo]

Nice work Steve as always

[@darrenskinner5928]

Oh mama he got the big wrenches out on this one nice job Steven

[@h2oboater]

Goodness that was on there !! 🙃 Gave me some chuckle when you said : " I broke my pencil " !! 😁😁 Great Job ... 👍👍

[@biker55555]

Good stuff, thanks Steve.

[@dr.leonardhofstadter5866]

Steve says " well that bugger is really on there, time to bring out the big daddy's. wow that's really on there, time to bring out ther bigger daddy's."

[@DanielRivera-sn7is]

Thats real man work there mama! Nice Job Steve!

[@thetobaccotradesman8257]

Nice work! Watching you from Alberta!!! Enjoy watching your jobs. Take care

[@vasiltop]

Nice old school work

[@brad25ism]

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[@chrisvinal3052]

What brand are your yellow handled wrenches ?

[@CRSolarice]

Wow, that one was on there REAL TIGHT! Well, I usually don't have questions but I was wondering if there was any specific reason why no one uses ball valves rather than 'boiler valves' for radiators. There must be a logical reason that I am not able to think of. So why don't you use a ball valve for that application? Thanks.

[@wechselrichterschaltungen]

Hi Steven, I heat those screw connections something when they do not rise ..... then it works great.

[@markl871]

love the videos keep it up detroit see u old timers

[@MrPaul1f]

You got a free work out getting that valve off!

[@cejkwo100]

Nice job there Steve, do you travel to Attleboro?

[@randykocian4738]

Steve's working again y'all. Baby the back rub dog!

[@taxisteve929]

I hit the "Like" button before I ever saw a radiator or valve just because the doggie dance!!! LOL

[@lrh57psi]

Like two year old video but very informative, nice to watch, great work of course, me, i have to saw off adapter in radiator, lugs broke off? Nice video, thanks

[@dpt4402]

The only use I ever had for X-Pando was with a thread rotted radiator. It worked. The T87 worked the best with cast iron once the heat anticipator was dialed in and level the electronic didn't have the same magic. I always wondered if the dead man who installed these built the sections at the shop or on site.

[@ask43242flight]

What is the name of the special tool you used? The step bar shaped one.

[@scottl5910]

Radiator spud wrench

[@erikj.2066]

Breaking apart threads that have been together since Harding was in office... Could never figure out why you'd need 2ft pipe wrenches...

[@mr.dahliaking.202]

looked like somebody didn't hesitate with thread adhesive or simply put some locktite 603 on the threads

[@chenchris7576]

Steve if we heat the pipe little bit with torch it's ok easy came out fell so tight

[@royallclark6331]

not familiar with blue teflon tape.... what is the difference between blue and white?

[@TheOregonOutlaw]

Damn Steve! You were working so hard I WAS starting to sweat!!! LOL Good Job!

[@wb2vsj]

I know what you mean, I was starting to grunt & tense up myself as he's trying to get that damn valve off!

[@zekenzy6486]

good job steve

[@vampirel1983]

Hey Steve, ppl say you need to use a saw for this job.. and i have a house that need a valve replaced soon so i may have to do this stupid job as well :(

[@edgarm3326]

Hello Steven I need help with my radiator I close the valve because is to hot but the radiator still getting hot like the valve is open help me please

[@lesliewafer7212]

Hi there iam from England. Use some heat on the valve and the right spanners for the job and don't damage the pipe wall not hard to do. Do like some of the work you do. ex marine plumber. my regards Les Wafer

[@RalphsHeating]

If that was a trap on the return line that may have been a 2 pipe steam system originally.

[@MsJjk47]

For some of my cast iron hot water radiators, the top half (110F) is warmer than the bottom half (90F). Normal?

[@reecenewton3097]

@jennykims The hot water naturally goes to the top by convection and as it loses its heat to the iron, which then loses its heat to the room air, the water cools and falls to the bottom so it's natural for the bottom to be cooler. Cast iron radiators on water heating systems are often piped wrong with the inlet at the top and the outlet diagonally on the bottom. This will cause the radiator to heat only in a diagonal pattern, with the other diagonal area virtually cold. The inlet should be at the bottom at one end and the outlet at the bottom at the other end. This will fill the whole radiator so that all of its surface will heat. The hotter water will rise in all of the tubes and the cooler water will fall. This may be counter intuitive but it works.

[@scotthompson6631]

we used a four foot pipe wrench with two chubby guys hanging off it and could not break loose a two inch 90 on a steam system sometimes they are bastard's good job Steve

[@reecenewton3097]

@Scot Thompson Sometimes it takes one guy on the torch and the other guy with a 5# hammer beating on the fitting to smash it. Watch out for flying hot elbow shards!

[@michaelambler2982]

What's the old phrase...something about the size of the dog?...Get them big wrenches mama!

[@jerrym2260]

he got out the big guns!

[@nicknovak83]

what is that black box on your jacket?

[@h4x0ers]

7thsfgp co2 monitoring

[@edlmcnulty04]

"broke my pencil, bitch" lmao😂😂😂

[@babooll5632]

Ever tried PB Blaster ? Dumb name, great penetrating oil

[@Gr8thxAlot]

Dang, sounds like the turbos are getting worn in that that van, better get them replaced.

[@davidmoulton5422]

it is a good thing that you're a plumber it look like those pipes were about to burst thank God for the two foot

[@carlosportilla7634]

Good job Mr pipe doe 😆

[@superiorplus4055]

Love you videos

[@k20aa]

My back would have snapped undoing that bast@Rd Nice job steve . Why did you not heat it up

[@SimgoWood]

Great Job!

[@upallnight888]

She's a squawker.....She's a Squawker

[@254JROCK]

@10:55 the sizzer bite W/ the old gundy got it lol

[@Spector_NS5_RD]

the 2 foot pipe wrench gundy dance!

[@deanguando1335]

I knew that thing wasn't coming right off.

[@rohedad]

Had to go full gundy on that one...lol.

[@RCALivingStereo]

Steve, I'm curious, what's necleo? Mean lol?. I been trying to figure That out :)

[@thomaslynn8441]

Next level

[@Vic-kv1rg]

That was an original steam/vapor system converted to hot water

[@dpt4402]

I would agree 2 pipe with push nipple radiators. Maybe the last decade of the ornate era.

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[@scottl5910]

Radiator spud wrench is the tool he is using to remove the radiator spud

[@RobinsonHeating]

that sure did need some of the ol' gundy mama!

[@dimas883]

Steve, I bought a house that originally had a steam boiler and now has a hydronic system. They left all the huge cast iron radiators in place, similar to the radiator in this video. I noticed that the cast iron radiators were not converted from steam to water, like the one on this videos with the pipe on the side. My question is will the cast iron radiators work properly if they do not have the pipe on the side like in this video? Oooo mama I got a sh!t show here. Thanks steve

[@oldhandyluke]

It will work just fine as long as the old steam traps don't fail closed or restrict the flow too much.

[@jeffm2787]

Little heat would solve that problem 90% of the time. Granted it would smoke up the place.

[@macrixen]

If you didn’t want to talk politics don’t bring up politics lol otherwise great vid

[@robastore9192]

Ya gut und tight

[@jefftalbot5407]

He's making her squeal , mama !!!

[@briandjordjevic9969]

Broke my pencil. Bitch! lmao 😂😂

[@prosperandbehealthy]

*That heating system should be outlawed* 😀😀😀

[@wyattsdad8561]

Heat it up

[@Stevewang151]

Mama thread is gone.

[@steveyboyXRP]

Heat valve

[@KQwest98]

She’s a leaker, Mama

[@robbierego1616]

Give it the old gundee

[@greggkuzila7513]

I had a girlfriend once it squeaks like that hehe

[@jerrym2260]

glad I got rid of our rads now we got a good man gas furnace and condenser in spring!

[@paulschmidt7473]

You actually get nicer heat from the rads, it's more gentle. Only maintenance you need to do is get the boiler checked once a year, and bleed out the air, when you first turn the system on, and they work well for decades. They are better if there are allergies in the house, because you not distributing allergens everywhere.

[@brianburns7211]

@@paulschmidt7473 I grew up in a house with hydronic heat through cast iron radiators. My present house has forced hot air. With air it seems to dry out the house more and the temperature fluctuates as the system goes on and off. With the radiator once they warmed up it was a steady.

[@kingokafor6215]

People who try not to get into the politics talk most about the politics

[@Deafjustin]

laugh cuz broken knife