Repairing a Home Radiator

Can burst radiators be repaired? We have an old building for sale along with a house it is attached to. In several of the rooms, the radiators or pipe attached to radiator burst, due to freezing. Can these be fixed or replaced, and if so what would be approximate cost? Thanks.

By JJ from Springfield, IL

Answers: Repairing a Home Radiator

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By 01/13/2010

if you are talking the feed pipe to the radiators yes they can be replaced & repaired. You need to have water out of the line. Check online how to do this or email me.

supplies:
propane torch
small piece of metal (about 6x8 as fire shield)
flux
solder lead free
steel wool
pipe cutter
replacement pipes (same diameter)
couplers and maybe some elbows
leather gloves
pipe wrench & pliers
fire extinguisher

Ria

By 01/08/2010

Old radiators are made of cast iron. If the iron has a hole in it I don't think it can be repaired. However what I think has happen to the seal between each cast iron section has failed. These sections can be taken apart and repaired. I think a plumber can do that or go to a plumber supply store and get more information. You should be able to find a plumber supply store in the yellow pages.