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Herbst
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Username: Herbst
Post Number: 1
Registered: 1-2006
| | Posted on Monday, January 30, 2006 - 12:20 pm: | 
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We need to have some cast iron radiators restored if that is possible. We would also need to have one fixed or buy a couple of "new" ones. Does anyone know how we would go about this?
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darrensager
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Username: Darrensager
Post Number: 274
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Monday, January 30, 2006 - 1:38 pm: |
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Are they just covered in paint? |
Herbst
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Username: Herbst
Post Number: 4
Registered: 1-2006
| | Posted on Monday, January 30, 2006 - 1:55 pm: |
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Yes, I believe so, just the metallic paint though, not any other colors. Only one has a cream color on it, but it is not one of the older nicer ones anyway. |
darrensager
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Username: Darrensager
Post Number: 275
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Monday, January 30, 2006 - 2:01 pm: |
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You could power wash them. That's what I did. It stripped the paint right off and then I painted them with new paint that was meant for heat, like a BBQ. The ones I did look almost brand new.
I then replaced the valves on the bottom that control the steam coming into the units with new ones that were able to actually shut off the radiators. Then I also installed new vents so I could control the heat coming out of each one.
Are you handy, or are you looking for someone to do this for you? |
Herbst
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Username: Herbst
Post Number: 5
Registered: 1-2006
| | Posted on Monday, January 30, 2006 - 2:12 pm: |
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Well, we are trying to be handy! ;-) Some days better then others! All the valves and vents are in the process of being replaced. Unfortunately we broke one of the radiators because it was too corroded. So I need to find at least one "new". Do you know of a place in the area to look for one?
At first we were talking about doing it ourselves, but I was curious to know how much it would be to have someone else do it. Was it hard doing this yourself? Maybe I should have a go at it in the spring after all. Powerwashing seems like a good way to go.
Do you know if it is possible to repair one that has a leak in the middle? |
Herbst
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Username: Herbst
Post Number: 6
Registered: 1-2006
| | Posted on Monday, January 30, 2006 - 2:14 pm: |
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I guess the part attractive about having someone else do it, would be if they take them out and put them back. Moving them is not enjoyable! |
darrensager
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Username: Darrensager
Post Number: 277
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Monday, January 30, 2006 - 5:09 pm: |
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Its an easy project as long as you don't do it when it's cold out! You'll need two people to move the radiators.
I don't know of anyone who fixes them. I do have a couple in my garage that I can part with that need some attention. I was going to restore them however I'll be changing my heating system and now will not need them.
Let me know what size you're looking for. |
cppkqp
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Username: Cppkqp
Post Number: 94
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 31, 2006 - 3:07 pm: |
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We have had three radiators sandblasted and repainted - they look like new! Wooley Charles (a former Maplewood resident) of Tech Finishing (in Belleville, I think) did the work for us. Although it wasn't expensive (priced by the number of loops) and they look fabulous, the biggest issue is getting the radiators to and from his shop. |
Jgberkeley
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Username: Jgberkeley
Post Number: 4408
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 31, 2006 - 5:07 pm: |
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Wooley Charles has blasted and painted 30 - 40 radiators for me. The paint process is an eletrostatic charged dry powder paint, oven baked process. Looks super!!!
His phone number is 973 220-3609. I heard that he has hires a couple of guys that haul the units now. Check him out.
If you need a replacement radiator, go to the scrap metal yard on Morris Avenue. I forget the name, but drive toward Jagger Lumber and you will see it.
While you can dump metal there, you can also buy. Piles of old radiators. I've purchase more than 10 over time, and only returned one due to a leak. We just exchanged units and the 2nd one did not leak.
Fixing them. I have fix a couple, but it was luck. One was a rust out and I drilled a hole and used a screw with a rubber gasket. It held and is still holding 3 years later. Another, I ground metal away from the leaking joint, then formed a patch with JB Weld. It is still holding 2 years later.
That said, I don't expect them to hold long, replacement is a better option.
In My Opinion.
Later,
George |
Herbst
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Username: Herbst
Post Number: 8
Registered: 1-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 1, 2006 - 11:25 am: |
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darrensager, we had some issues with a post, will get back to you with sizes. Thanks!
I left a message for Wooley Charles!
Thanks for the tip about the scrap metal yard. We have these long pipes left in our yard by previous owners. Do you think we could dump those there? I'd love to get rid of those before spring. |
Jgberkeley
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Username: Jgberkeley
Post Number: 4409
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 1, 2006 - 11:49 am: |
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Sure can. If you have enough you can even get paid for them.
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