Steam Radiator Valve Replacement 1

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ต.ค. 2024
  • I show here in a time-lapse how to replace a valve on an old steam radiator.
    Song:
    Kool Kats
    Kevin MacLeod

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  • @mygiguser
    @mygiguser  5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I uploaded this time without the music th-cam.com/video/D-cdmD5vvgg/w-d-xo.html

  • @duke131234
    @duke131234 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you for posting this! I was about to give up and go cry, then I found your video and took out my Dremel to cut through the bolt on 2 sides. 1-2-3!

  • @clantz_b_trippin3749
    @clantz_b_trippin3749 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I was waiting for the Munsters to come out and sing a song...

  • @sremail4829
    @sremail4829 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    what made you think this music is okay? effective method. however, there are variants to this process that are cleaner

  • @asmirivanovic8648
    @asmirivanovic8648 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for posting this sir

  • @JillofAllTrades2
    @JillofAllTrades2 7 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I appreciate the video and the information. Because you speak so low, when I turn the volume up to hear what you're saying the music gets so loud I STILL cannot hear what you're saying. Can you scrub the music? Or at least turn the volume down?

    • @mygiguser
      @mygiguser  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      th-cam.com/video/D-cdmD5vvgg/w-d-xo.html

  • @williamyflor1473
    @williamyflor1473 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi. Thank you for the tutorial. Bless you

  • @upstateplumbing9995
    @upstateplumbing9995 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why you cutting it? That why theyale more than one pipe wrench

  • @JoeDaveycrockettsoundlabs
    @JoeDaveycrockettsoundlabs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thumbs up for the music choice!!!

    • @mygiguser
      @mygiguser  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you Joe!

    • @JoeDaveycrockettsoundlabs
      @JoeDaveycrockettsoundlabs 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mygiguser Absolutely! Do you know what song it is or who's performing it?

  • @vegasdogg111
    @vegasdogg111 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That’s genius. Thank you

  • @Smeller7
    @Smeller7 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have a steam valve that leaks at the union - where the rad attaches to the valve. Even after tightening the nut with a pipe wrench it still leaks. Any pipe dope that can be put on threads?

    • @mygiguser
      @mygiguser  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, i use the Green Stuff. Look it up on Amazon

  • @olvidorubio7297
    @olvidorubio7297 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    the part where you turn on and off the heater, when its up its open and when you spin it and goes down is closed? i have one in my apt i turned it both ways and its still on im confused

    • @mygiguser
      @mygiguser  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      the gasket is probably gone, and you need a new valve.

  • @miguelparra63
    @miguelparra63 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    thank you and dont worry about the music

  • @JohnDoe-zz7on
    @JohnDoe-zz7on 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I hope I don't have to cut out a spud. That looks rough

  • @youdidntknowvideos
    @youdidntknowvideos 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    love the music

  • @biglyon123
    @biglyon123 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What type of silicone you use or the name of it ..?

    • @mygiguser
      @mygiguser  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The Green Stuff - that's the name of it.

  • @markjsmith3154
    @markjsmith3154 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    monkey wrench is what a real plumber would use on a radiator valve

  • @tomthumb5445
    @tomthumb5445 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How do deal with the water in the system before you cut?

    • @mygiguser
      @mygiguser  ปีที่แล้ว

      What water? This is steam heat, there is only air and steam in there.

    • @tomthumb5445
      @tomthumb5445 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mygiguser That would be nice to know. If we looking on YT for knowledge we should be told what we need to know. I thought was water filled because it is leaking water on my floor.

  • @alexandergallant6444
    @alexandergallant6444 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good work

  • @missadvice
    @missadvice 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Okay....since you made it look easy...I see you Monday at 3😂🤣😂🤣😂😂

    • @mygiguser
      @mygiguser  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Miss Londa oh no! good luck!!!🍀

  • @ARARVISION
    @ARARVISION 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank u very much

  • @ItzFixed6526
    @ItzFixed6526 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    What was wrong with it?

    • @mygiguser
      @mygiguser  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      leaking

    • @ItzFixed6526
      @ItzFixed6526 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@mygiguser ok

  • @njwags95
    @njwags95 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have Richmond steam radiators in my 1920's home. Steam/water is leaking from the nut and the steam knob meet. What can I do? Thank you.

    • @mygiguser
      @mygiguser  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      njwags95 replace the packing, watch this th-cam.com/video/ogwvRfkviiA/w-d-xo.html

  • @ezekielmajor5511
    @ezekielmajor5511 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Use some lube dude. I never remove them this way. I always lubricate the area first with some WD-40 and then shock the nuts with a sledge hammer to break the seal. After that the items come off quite easily.

  • @joep5337
    @joep5337 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where can I buy a 1.25" spud pipe and union nut for a steam radiator? Is the thing you screw into the radiator with the spud wrench properly called a spud pipe? Or does it have a different name?

    • @mygiguser
      @mygiguser  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well, the union comes with the new valve, and the other part you are looking for is called bushing. You have the valve, that connects to the union, that screws into the bushing, and the bushing screws into the radiator. You can buy this at local pipe supply companies. Just google steam pipe supplies.

    • @mygiguser
      @mygiguser  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I am not sure where you live. I bought valves at Menards, and the pipes at Federal Pipes in Detroit.

    • @joep5337
      @joep5337 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mygiguser Thanks so much for the answer. Am I correct I should be looking for a brass bushing? I haven't yet bought the valve but I see many available online. I will also try Menards.

    • @joep5337
      @joep5337 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mygiguser Thanks. I will try Menards and similar places, but I see many valves on line.

  • @guzman9011
    @guzman9011 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    At 1:30 hand tight was good enough to not leak?

    • @mygiguser
      @mygiguser  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mr Guzman i am pretty strong. It still doesn’t leak after 2 heating seasons. The green stuff is pretty good.

    • @guzman9011
      @guzman9011 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      ok i was just wondering, good job tho thanks for the video

  • @LivDoesItDiy
    @LivDoesItDiy 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I add some heat when they are just to hard to get off. Makes them come off smoother

    • @mioangel1227
      @mioangel1227 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi LivDoesIt, what kind of heat please?

    • @scottandjodiferris4210
      @scottandjodiferris4210 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@mioangel1227 I would use a propane torch. Had good results in the past.

    • @aishathomas7178
      @aishathomas7178 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same

  • @persaudanthony7257
    @persaudanthony7257 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can you use Teflon tape on the valve ?

    • @vinnypaulette5039
      @vinnypaulette5039 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes, Teflon tape can also be used

    • @vinnypaulette5039
      @vinnypaulette5039 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes, Teflon tape can also be used, preferably Blue Monster

  • @brooklyn9398
    @brooklyn9398 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    he the best plumber

    • @mygiguser
      @mygiguser  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks man, finally somebody noticed!

    • @brooklyn9398
      @brooklyn9398 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      radiator leaking problem/but thx to u it'll be resolved.

  • @duotronic6451
    @duotronic6451 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You didn't replace the escutcheon.

    • @mygiguser
      @mygiguser  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      yeah, i did that later. They make nice ones that comes in two halves that can be easily installed around the pipe.

  • @Garrett9339
    @Garrett9339 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It's difficult to put into words how bad the music is with the lesson. Please just voice next time.

    • @mygiguser
      @mygiguser  ปีที่แล้ว

      check the link in the pinned comment

  • @ricompeddico4574
    @ricompeddico4574 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When removing the old valve . I didn’t do it your way. I ended up cracking the pipe.

    • @ezekielmajor5511
      @ezekielmajor5511 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, that way has an extremely higher chanc
      e of cracking one of the pipes. Should have used some type of lube or shock the nut with a sledge hammer.

  • @bricemadden5717
    @bricemadden5717 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    nice video, but the music is not good and makes it so you can barely hear your voice

  • @Chad-ski
    @Chad-ski 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    First I’d try using easing oil, two pieces of pipe as levers on each stillson, or heat with a blow torch to cherry red. PS you never mentioned the trap set on the outlet.

    • @mygiguser
      @mygiguser  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      you don't want to introduce oil to a steam boiler system

    • @educatedrock
      @educatedrock 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      WHY....

    • @mygiguser
      @mygiguser  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@educatedrock the steam carries the oil back to the boiler, and it damages the boiler, and the boiler water. It prevents steam.

    • @Chad-ski
      @Chad-ski ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The easing oil It’s minimal and is for helping to loosen a seized thread. White paste and graphite paste, used for sealing the threads, will contain oil. And when cutting the threads oil is used in quantity. Without oil the screw dies will strip the thread.

  • @marvincarrillo4417
    @marvincarrillo4417 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does anyone know how much a job like this would cost?

    • @mygiguser
      @mygiguser  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Marvin Carrillo i would guess between $300 and $500, but that’s just a guess.

  • @JillofAllTrades2
    @JillofAllTrades2 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How about providing a transcript? I sighed a sigh of relief when the music stopped ... but then the dogs began to bark. A lot! So that explains why you had the music on so loud. A transcript would help. Thx.

    • @mygiguser
      @mygiguser  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I added subtitles to it. Sorry can't turn the music down without replacing the whole video.

    • @JillofAllTrades2
      @JillofAllTrades2 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! I actually like the music. And the instructions are useful.

    • @DanielLopez-pj2yl
      @DanielLopez-pj2yl 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Fiona Marissa uj

  • @farrock22
    @farrock22 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Too much work, get the damn power saw to split the old valve and spin it with the 2 ft

    • @mygiguser
      @mygiguser  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sounds like you did this before...

    • @farrock22
      @farrock22 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mygiguser lol every damn day, I work for a company that specializes in radiators, some of those valves I came across been on for over 60 years

  • @iggyrock8327
    @iggyrock8327 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    👏✌️🎄🎄🎄🎄

  • @stormbytes
    @stormbytes 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    A helpful and informative video but for crying out loud REMOVE THAT WRETCHED NOISE! UGH ("music"). Its impossible to make out what you're saying over that atrocious noise!

    • @mygiguser
      @mygiguser  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well, see comment below th-cam.com/video/D-cdmD5vvgg/w-d-xo.html

  • @ap4709pk
    @ap4709pk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Get rid of the damn music so I can hear you. It’s either you or the music, but not both.

  • @ochocinco8five
    @ochocinco8five 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This dude sounds like Dracula muhahahhahaha

  • @oxenbarnstokkriii8152
    @oxenbarnstokkriii8152 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    too bad i cant hear you...

    • @mygiguser
      @mygiguser  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      AurochsReborn subtitles?

  • @Chris-pj1os
    @Chris-pj1os ปีที่แล้ว

    This TERRIBLE work. First, just cut the nut off the nipple so you can get a pipe wrench it. Second, you leave all the metal shavings inside that radiator your just asking for troulbe .

  • @raindogs451
    @raindogs451 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lose that irritating music!

    • @mygiguser
      @mygiguser  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      th-cam.com/video/D-cdmD5vvgg/w-d-xo.html

    • @raindogs451
      @raindogs451 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mygiguser thank you!

  • @maxgrind438
    @maxgrind438 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Why the annoying music 🤬

  • @joaquinmartinez6028
    @joaquinmartinez6028 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    No professional, wrong tools and wrong procedure...

  • @todc8986
    @todc8986 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lose the fucking music

    • @mygiguser
      @mygiguser  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good idea, but i don't know how to do that.

  • @eliassuarez1576
    @eliassuarez1576 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very poor

    • @eliassuarez1576
      @eliassuarez1576 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Seems he was in a huge hurry lol

    • @mygiguser
      @mygiguser  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      yes, rich people can afford a forced air condition.

    • @mygiguser
      @mygiguser  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      It is called time-lapse

  • @pitbullsyndicate93
    @pitbullsyndicate93 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Try 2 pipe wrenches next time 😆