steam radiator leak at connection

[hockeyfiend4]

hi, i hooked up the radiator using pipe dope on the threads and it leaks from the back of the connecting "nut" any ideas? thanks

[barry]

Likely things are cross-threaded, loose, misaligned, or simply defective. Can we assume that your connection(s) are made with pipe union(s)? A replacement iron union is cheap enough. Go for it.

J

[barry]

Likely things are cross-threaded, loose, misaligned, or simply defective. Can we assume that your connection(s) are made with pipe union(s)? A replacement iron union is cheap enough. Go for it.

J

[Mikepier]

You might need to replace the steam valve/ union assembly. Its easy. However its important to note you must change the entire assembly. If you try to replace just the valve and not the union in the radiator, it might leak.

[hockeyfiend4]

thanks for the advice!! it turns out it wasn't seated correctly. once it straightened it out it worked fine !! thanks again !