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Jtaylor1 (Non-US)
Hello, we were doing some painting in my flat and when I took the top and side panels off my radiator to paint I noticed that there had been a lot of corrosion on the top left near a large nut. Must have been leaking although I've not noticed any water. Is this a fixable problem and if so is it worth it or do I need to buy a new radiator?
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Thanks a lot!
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packy (MA)
that chrome plug will unscrew. remove it and fix the leak. there should be a rubber gasket behind it. just what you have to do to fix it can not be determined until you get it apart. if you can fix it by cleaning it up and putting some pipe dope or Teflon tape then all you need do is wire brush it and repaint it.
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Paul48 (CT)
packy.......Open the picture and enlarge it.
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packy (MA)
what am I looking for?
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Paul48 (CT)
A radiator that is terrible corroded, thin steel.
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