cadebytiger
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| posted on 8/5/07 at 04:51 PM |
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Radiator again
Have tracked my leak to the bottom seam of the radiator. Looks like it might be a soldered joint? Would this be right?
What is the best way to fix it do you think?
Thanks again
Rupert
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designer
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| posted on 8/5/07 at 07:22 PM |
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Look in Yellow Pages.
Most towns have radiator specialist who repair.
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mark chandler
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| posted on 8/5/07 at 07:41 PM |
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Copper radiator, its time for plumbers solder and flux, clean it with a bit of wire wool (until it shines like new !) , smear the joint with flux, lay
an inch of solder over the split and heat the copper tank adjacent to the split with a blow torch.
When the temp is right the solder will melt into the join, immediately remove the torch and wait for it to cool.
If you overheat the solder will melt through the seam, get to carried away with heat and it will fall apart.
The solder used in the core will have a high melting point, the header tanks are lower, basic plumbers solder is lower still so not very risky.
Regards Mark
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britishtrident
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| posted on 8/5/07 at 09:31 PM |
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Try getting real solder now --- all lead free.
Be 100% sure it is the bottom seam and not water running down from the core before you start trying to repair it.
If in doubt do a cold pressure test --- helps if you put some ant-freeze in as it is a lot more "leaky" than pure water.
If it is coming from any where other than the seam or the stub pipe joints either take it to a pro repair shop or stick some magic K-seal in it.
[Edited on 8/5/07 by britishtrident]
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