We have old cast iron radiators with manual valves and this morning my husband tried to adjust one of them, and even though he used very little force, the valve stem seemed to have instantly broke in the "on" position, such that boiling water sprayed everywhere (until we drained the system.) See photo //www.diynot.com/network/lbowden/albums/
We are trying to figure out which part(s) of this system need replacing - The stem and cap? The whole fixture? (From what we've gathered online, I think its called the "tail" in the US.) Does anyone have a suggestion how to proceed other than calling a plumber - as its Sunday and the cost of this house is draining us!
We are trying to figure out which part(s) of this system need replacing - The stem and cap? The whole fixture? (From what we've gathered online, I think its called the "tail" in the US.) Does anyone have a suggestion how to proceed other than calling a plumber - as its Sunday and the cost of this house is draining us!