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All-Purpose OWF Discussions => General Outdoor Furnace Discussion => Topic started by: Uponthehill on November 22, 2014, 07:07:01 AM

Title: One pipe radiator steam conversion.
Post by: Uponthehill on November 22, 2014, 07:07:01 AM: I may have jumped too early. I bought a beautiful cast iron radiator only to realize that it is a one pipe rad. I found a valve to convert to water, but I've read that only if the rad has push nipples across the top that this valve will work. This rad does not. It is only held together at the bottom. The fins are free standing, or nothing that hold them together. Looking forward to any help.

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Title: Re: One pipe radiator steam conversion.
Post by: slimjim on November 22, 2014, 08:26:35 AM: Don't waste your time and effort, there is no way to get the air out of each section individually.
Title: Re: One pipe radiator steam conversion.
Post by: Uponthehill on November 22, 2014, 04:08:56 PM: Thanks Slim. Anyone need a beautiful boat anchor?
Title: Re: One pipe radiator steam conversion.
Post by: Uponthehill on November 23, 2014, 07:18:05 PM: Does anyone know where I may look / purchase an older ornate radiator ? I don't mind to drive a couple hundred miles from Louisville,KY to purchase. Thanks.
Title: Re: One pipe radiator steam conversion.
Post by: slimjim on November 24, 2014, 03:11:51 AM: There is a small company up here in Maine that specializes in them, I'm sure they could ship, ACME Radiator in Hope, Maine. They pressure test, sand blast and paint and can add or take out sections if needed, not cheap but good people to work with and they do a nice job!
Title: Re: One pipe radiator steam conversion.
Post by: Uponthehill on November 24, 2014, 08:00:46 PM: Thanks slim. I'll get in touch with them.