Radiator Repair?

Post by **Dominic** » Sat May 31, 2008 10:04 pm

Hi folks

I've just acquired a reconditioned radiator in almost new condition, with one major problem, that I am sure is easily remedied. The lower pipe (outlet?) has worked loose, and is therefore far from watertight. I presume these rads are brass, therefore what would be the preferred fixing method? Brazing, silver solder or ordinary plumbers solder?
Thanks in advance for any help received,
Dom.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Sat May 31, 2008 10:23 pm

Unless you have much better skill at soldering than me (not difficult, I'm sure!!) - then I suggest taking it to a radiator repair place and ask them to fix it for you. If you DIY it - likely to create other leaks with heat transfer into the tank/matrix joint.

Post by **neiltomlinson** » Sat May 31, 2008 11:05 pm

hi i had a problem like yours a few years ago i am no good at brazing i looked in the local paper found some close buy how repairs rebuilds car rad he did mine did not cost much neil

Post by **AndrewSkinner** » Sat May 31, 2008 11:22 pm

Hi Dom,

Just to reiterate. I had a leak but on my top pipe. again took it to a radiator repair shop and the bloke, brazed/soldered it, pressure tested it and painted it for £10. So easily do-able and cheap.

Hope u get it fixed soon!

Post by **newagetraveller** » Sun Jun 01, 2008 12:26 pm

Ordinary plumbers solder is the stuff to use.