radiator spud?

[walker]

Hi there, ive recently got 2 chubby churchill cast iron radiators, 1 was for spares and the other was for my front room. Anyway plumbed it in and yes theres a leak in two end sections ( seen a few vids on't web on how too remove the sections using a radiator spud but cant find 1 big enough!!! Any ideas guy's? It needs to be 1 and 3/4" wide, also what do you reckon my chances are of getting the section/nipple off? Heard they can be a nightmare too get apart. Cheers

 

[oz-plumber]

Before you start this epic ordeal, make sure you can get the gaskets to suit the radiator.

If you can't find a spud to suit - make one.

If you heard they were a nightmare to get apart - you heard right.
If you manage to undo the sections - without damaging the nipple - get the sections apart, replace the gaskets, do it up again and succeed without a leak, you would have gone close to climbing Mount Everest without oxygen in beach attire.

Try putting in leak sealer prior to attempting disassembling the radiator.

How old are these heaters?

 

[walker]

That easy oz-plumber lol
I've made a spud today as it happens, i was using a scaffolding bar for a bit of leverage getting the bushes off and it fits absolutely perfect in the nipple with a few notches grinded out so i will try with that later whilst adding a bit of heat, see if that loosens the thing

I can get the gaskets for it online no problem and as too age god knows theyve got to be 25+ years easily.

Thanks for your help appreciate it.

 

[Chalked]

If you do make a tool. Make sure you undo the nipple the right way, as these are right and left hand threaded. ( depends which side of the rad you are undoing from.)

 

[oz-plumber]

I have to say:

'I love the positive attitude of some people'

I really hope it goes that easy for you....keep us informed.

I'm sure many of us have been there and tried that with old cast iron panels - for an outcome that is opposite to what we first intended.

Am I just a miserable ***** - or - has experience made me miserable?