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Steam Boiler Leaking Water 

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This new homeowner inherited a steam boiler leaking water and called me in to check things out. I ran the boiler under pressure and discovered the pipe (nipple) exiting the right side of the boiler leaking.
To the novice, it looks like a simple repair, just replace that short nipple, and the job is done correctly? Not so fast! In order to get that nipple out I had to dismantle part of the Hartford loop and steam return line. And you know that nipple wasn't going to just screw out! Enter my trusty Milwaukee 18-volt Sawzall.
This is not a long video so for the pros and homeowners out there in RU-vid land, this is how I get these seemingly difficult jobs done with very little pain. Hope you enjoy it!
Regards,
Bob
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Комментарии : 76   
@user-ev1bf7od6t
@user-ev1bf7od6t 10 месяцев назад
Bob Thanks for all your good help over the years . Please settle this argument I like to drain a little water every week with my steam boiler to get the black water out . My super says leave it alone and don’t touch it until the winter is over. He says , you do not have to clean water on these new gas boilers. It’s a Weil McLean Your thoughts , please Thank you
@BobsPlumbingVideos
@BobsPlumbingVideos 10 месяцев назад
Not true, my experience is that by not draining down in the off season causes the drains to clog. Ultimately haver to remove , unclog and reinstall the drains. Most homeowners won't do this, which is good for business!! Regards, Bob.
@chrisxleung
@chrisxleung Год назад
Thanks Bob. Appreciate you going through all the steps for us. Your professionalism is definitely preferred over some of the other RU-vid plumber channels.
@BobsPlumbingVideos
@BobsPlumbingVideos Год назад
I appreciate that! You're welcome.
@bigd3104
@bigd3104 Год назад
A fan of Blue Monster tape. Really good stuff!
@kevin7151
@kevin7151 Год назад
Bob, very detailed and informative video. You do stellar work, particularly on steam systems and appreciate your willingness to share your vast knowledge with us homeowners. Have a great weekend.
@BobsPlumbingVideos
@BobsPlumbingVideos Год назад
Wow, thanks! Much Appreciated.
@thankswillie
@thankswillie Год назад
glad to see you back
@wdj935
@wdj935 Год назад
Bob. Thank you for your videos. Your videos have helped me with my steam radiators more than once.
@BobsPlumbingVideos
@BobsPlumbingVideos Год назад
Great job!
@williamdyckman9704
@williamdyckman9704 Год назад
Bob, very meticulous work, you have so much experience and appreciate you sharing it !
@BobsPlumbingVideos
@BobsPlumbingVideos Год назад
Many thanks! Bob
@carlosalmany2880
@carlosalmany2880 Год назад
Mm I like how you explained thank you
@BobsPlumbingVideos
@BobsPlumbingVideos Год назад
You’re welcome 😊
@Ticonderoga12
@Ticonderoga12 Год назад
This guy is a smooth operator,
@tonymanero5544
@tonymanero5544 Год назад
I wouldn’t know how you disassembled the various pieces to get to the nipple. The T connector to the rotted nipple and backend; you sawed off the nipple but I guess also sawed off the continuing back nipple too.
@BobsPlumbingVideos
@BobsPlumbingVideos Год назад
Correct!
@TheSlipperyNoodle
@TheSlipperyNoodle Год назад
Nice fix.
@johnyurick8785
@johnyurick8785 Год назад
Looks great Bob !!!!
@BobsPlumbingVideos
@BobsPlumbingVideos Год назад
Thanks 👍
@tonym6920
@tonym6920 Год назад
Great job Bob! 👍👍
@BobsPlumbingVideos
@BobsPlumbingVideos Год назад
Thank you! Cheers!
@dr.yenado9348
@dr.yenado9348 Год назад
Awesome!
@dr.yenado9348
@dr.yenado9348 Год назад
Wish you worked in Boston!
@BobsPlumbingVideos
@BobsPlumbingVideos Год назад
Thank You, but I'm about ready to but put out to the pasture!😂
@johnyurick8785
@johnyurick8785 Год назад
Easy for you to say Bob🤣🤣🤣🤣………… nice work 😎
@BobsPlumbingVideos
@BobsPlumbingVideos Год назад
Thanks 👍
@modeman69
@modeman69 9 месяцев назад
Hey Bob awesome video….. I have a question we have an old peerless boiler from the ‘60s …. We have a 47-2, Mechanical Water Feeder w/ #2 Switch installed…. I usually drain a little water to get the. La k water out…… there a lower water valve to drain also …. Am I okay by draining from the feeder on a weekly basis especially now going into winter?
@modeman69
@modeman69 9 месяцев назад
Thank you for video
@BobsPlumbingVideos
@BobsPlumbingVideos 9 месяцев назад
Thank You!!
@jcaleca60
@jcaleca60 Год назад
Black pipe over time rots out . Did a lot of returns coming back to the boiler in black pipe Just before the heartford loop Lot of guys are using copper Because they feel it's hot water But I like the old black pipe On a steam system Is all black pipe That looks like an old Brooklyn boiler I go to Bruce plumbing supply in bentonhurst Did many like that Too old now Laugh out loud
@BobsPlumbingVideos
@BobsPlumbingVideos Год назад
I got those parts from Bruce on 16th ave!
@jcaleca60
@jcaleca60 Год назад
@BobsPlumbingVideos I do the same. I have him make up the nipples for me, lol 😆
@michaelfreeman8458
@michaelfreeman8458 7 месяцев назад
Copper is poor choice for steam?
@lololine
@lololine Год назад
This is a great video!!!
@BobsPlumbingVideos
@BobsPlumbingVideos Год назад
Thank you!! Much appreciated! Bob.
@domenicpetruso7751
@domenicpetruso7751 Год назад
Hi Bob, I noticed you left about a quarter inch of the old nipple before slicing and caping. In a past video, you cut flush with the cast fitting before slicing and caping. Any particular reason for the the difference? Your videos are awesome for the handyman landlord. Thank you.
@BobsPlumbingVideos
@BobsPlumbingVideos Год назад
No particular reason, I think the Reciprocating saw body was hitting the boiler jacket so I couldn’t get a flush cut. Truth be told better to have some excess to chisel on.
@shieldcracker
@shieldcracker Год назад
Bob couldnt you cut the valve inlet fpt socket first, then loosen/cut the union and proceed to unscrew the valve? This would eliminate the need to cut through the valve body.
@BobsPlumbingVideos
@BobsPlumbingVideos Год назад
Sure!
@jerseydevil3799
@jerseydevil3799 Год назад
Can you do a video of how a homeowner can service/tune-up their own residential steam boiler?
@BobsPlumbingVideos
@BobsPlumbingVideos Год назад
Check this one out! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-KK_lX1k3QvA.html
@FKS1994
@FKS1994 Год назад
Hey Bob, really enjoy watching your videos. I have a steam boiler in the basement and the pipes to the radiators for the basement are underground. I believe there is a leak because the water from the scope glass becomes empty when not in use. Is it worth ripping up the tiling and cement to find the leak?
@BobsPlumbingVideos
@BobsPlumbingVideos Год назад
Are you referring to the "steam return" pipes? These would be the pipes that bring the steam condensate back to the boiler after each heating cycle? Generally speaking I abandon the buried pipes and reroute a new return above the ground. Many different ways to approach this depending on each individual situation.
@FKS1994
@FKS1994 Год назад
@@BobsPlumbingVideos Yes, it is the steam return pipes. Above the ground would make sense but it is a finished basement so it would look out of place. So frustrating!
@modeman69
@modeman69 9 месяцев назад
Yes, Bob is right…. Start a new connection
@bobvines00
@bobvines00 Год назад
Bob, two questions: 1. Can you go into more detail on the why's & wherefore's of using the string-type lamp wick? To my inexperienced eyes, the Blue Block & Blue Monster pipe tape should have sealed the nipple in place, perhaps? 2. Have you done a video explaining to non-Pros about how tight or how much thread engagement of pipe threads is "correct"? I often think I may be over-tightening fittings around the house, especially when one or both halves of a joint is/are PVC or CPVC. I _think_ I've only split one fitting, but that wouldn't have happened if I knew what I was doing1 ;) Thumbs up!
@BobsPlumbingVideos
@BobsPlumbingVideos Год назад
Great suggestion, I will put that together! Thank You Bob Vines.
@fort3463
@fort3463 Год назад
Enjoy your videos. It’s simple when you know how. How do you know how far to screw the tap in when treading are retracing treads. Thanks for your expertise Bob.
@fort3463
@fort3463 Год назад
Bob how do you know how far to tread a hole with the tap or when tracing treads. Thanks I appreciate your videos.​@@BobsPlumbingVideos
@michaelfreeman8458
@michaelfreeman8458 7 месяцев назад
Should you skim the boiler after re-pipe work?
@BobsPlumbingVideos
@BobsPlumbingVideos 7 месяцев назад
Yes, you want to remove any residual oil from the surface of the water after cutting and threading new pipe!
@bobwas4066
@bobwas4066 Год назад
another great video!! what size cape chisel did you use?
@BobsPlumbingVideos
@BobsPlumbingVideos Год назад
Thank You! Much appreciated....amzn.to/3f281VJ
@glorygloryhallelujah
@glorygloryhallelujah Год назад
Is it true that if you see steam from the chimney stack that means there's a hole in the boiler?
@BobsPlumbingVideos
@BobsPlumbingVideos Год назад
In general YES!
@Jack_of_1_Trade
@Jack_of_1_Trade 10 месяцев назад
I have a rad that is not getting at heat. The shut off is cold the pipe is cold. Pitch is good. 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️
@BobsPlumbingVideos
@BobsPlumbingVideos 10 месяцев назад
Is the valve at the floor open? Is the air valve working? Is the thermostat turned up above the room tempreature?
@Jack_of_1_Trade
@Jack_of_1_Trade 10 месяцев назад
@@BobsPlumbingVideos Valve is new Shut off works Thermostat sucks! I’m thinking to move towards the back of the house where is coldest. There is a rad that is further In distance, but breaks off before the cold rad.
@Jack_of_1_Trade
@Jack_of_1_Trade 10 месяцев назад
@@BobsPlumbingVideos Rookie move. Vent valve was closed and clogged. Replaced and now it’s getting good heat. 🤯
@doughellenbeck4026
@doughellenbeck4026 Год назад
Does it matter if you put on dope than tape thanks
@BobsPlumbingVideos
@BobsPlumbingVideos Год назад
I personally will do the tape first followed by whatever compound you choose.
@joshcowart2446
@joshcowart2446 Год назад
I’m disappointed. You’re such a good plumber, I can’t believe I’m watching you put teeth on that nice square pipe tap end. 😂
@BobsPlumbingVideos
@BobsPlumbingVideos Год назад
You and me both!
@michaelfreeman8458
@michaelfreeman8458 7 месяцев назад
@@BobsPlumbingVideos Why not use open ended wrench or adjustable?
@jimkline6285
@jimkline6285 Год назад
Hi Bob, any particular reason you went with blue block over another one of your favorites magaloc
@BobsPlumbingVideos
@BobsPlumbingVideos Год назад
Extra , insurance against having to come back for a nuisance leak. Megaloc would have done the job as well, but I'm anal...😂
@mikev.1034
@mikev.1034 Год назад
👍👍
@williamdyckman9704
@williamdyckman9704 Год назад
Forgot to ask, would you ever use heat to remove?
@BobsPlumbingVideos
@BobsPlumbingVideos Год назад
I see that done all the time, but I was taught to cape them out and I'd be afraid to compromise the bushing that was screwed into the boiler, not mention damaging the boiler jacket.
@yulandasoscia2211
@yulandasoscia2211 Год назад
Hi Bob, great vid! My colleague Barbara sent you an email about some business inquiries. Could you get back to us when you are available?
@BobsPlumbingVideos
@BobsPlumbingVideos Год назад
Which e-mail?
@yulandasoscia2211
@yulandasoscia2211 Год назад
@@BobsPlumbingVideos Hey, Bob, I am from TopTes producing gas leak detectors. My colleague Barbara just sent a new email asking for collaboration. Please tell us what you think! 😄
@jackwood9530
@jackwood9530 Год назад
stainless ,brass or schedule 80?
@BobsPlumbingVideos
@BobsPlumbingVideos Год назад
Viable alternatives!
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