I have a small leak suddenly appeared on tha back of a wall mounted radiator, a small crack is there with a small drip when it is on, what can i do to fix a crack on a radiator.
2006-12-23 08:45:39 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Will it get worse if left.
2006-12-23 08:46:14 · update #1
Use "JB-Weld" you can get it at the local hardware store.
2006-12-23 08:49:05 · answer #1 · answered by bearcat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to Walmart. Go to the automotive section. Look for a tube that says Water weld on it near the additive and glue section in the auto department. It will have a tube with what looks like a roll of modeling clay. it will have a whitish looking clay on the outside and a black looking clay in the center. Cut off the amount you need smush and kneed the two colors together till they make a consistent looking color. Then put it where the crack is. It withstands temperatures of 1500 degrees or more and is sandable and paint able when dry. It can also be drilled and tapped. It's great stuff and will become a permanent fix.
2006-12-23 09:43:52 · answer #2 · answered by whtsthislif4 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is a radiator in your house, cast iron cannot be repaired. The fix is to take out the damaged element and replace with a good element. Copper can be soldered. Aluminum can be brazed.
Don't use the radiator. A crack means the element can split at any time. If so you will get lots of water.
2006-12-23 08:52:34 · answer #3 · answered by regerugged 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If its got one leak then it will have more just waiting. how much do you value your possessions and decorations ? get out and buy a new radiator measure the size in both metric as well as imperial and shop around you will find one exactly to fit as they are still made in both formats.
2006-12-23 12:14:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing i know of except to replace the radiator.
2006-12-23 09:12:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a British Gas "HomeCare 200" service contract they will replace it FREE of charge - even on bank hoildays - otherwise your at the mercey of your local plumber - GOOD LUCK.
2006-12-23 09:17:02 · answer #6 · answered by nashyboyslim 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
turn it off and use cilicone sealer until you see a plumber..
2006-12-23 08:49:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋