Radiator pinhole advise

[JonHeath]

Hi all,

I recently moved a radiator that had been in the kitchen for years, to a new bedroom. The radiator matches all the other radiators upstairs.

It seems that whilst the radiator has been stored that it has got damaged on the bottom or it has a corrosion issue, as I now have a tiny leak right at the bottom of the radiator. This is on the underside of the radiator on the wall facing section. See the picture - the leak is where the bucket is positioned.

Now I've read the advise and I know that the best solution would be to replace it from a long term perspective, but I'm loathed to do that initially as it matches the rest of the radiators upstairs and I need to focus on other jobs.

What I'm considering is seeing if a product such as the below will fix the issue?

http://www.screwfix.com/p/no-nonsense-central-heating-leak-sealer-concentrate-310ml/90485

http://www.screwfix.com/p/no-nonsense-central-heating-leak-sealer-500ml/88705


Any other advice on an attempted fix would be very much appreciated.

Thanks
Jon

 

[Agile]

I have successfully used araldite to cover a pin hole.

But that is only possible on a flat section as I use a small coin to add strength. But that's after grinding down to the bare metal.

Usually araldite on its own does not work well.

I don't know about the products above because the commercial solution is to replace the radiator.

You should consider the water treatment aspects as that may have been the cause of your leak.

Tony

 

[oilboffin]

If it leaks replace it no ifs no buts

 

[simond]

Seconded. That radiator is at least 40 years old.

 

[Gas2Air]

Seconded. That radiator is at least 40 years old.

Yes but the OCD in him says it matches all the others upstairs.

 

[slippyr4]

Yes but the OCD in him says it matches all the others upstairs.

Well all the other upstairs rads will be almost as bad, so he should replace all of those as well. Then they'll match

 

[gigz]

Get rid. If its rusted through, all the rusty bits are heading for your boiler innards.

 

[muggles]

Hi all,

I recently moved a radiator that had been in the kitchen for years, to a new bedroom. The radiator matches all the other radiators upstairs.

It seems that whilst the radiator has been stored that it has got damaged on the bottom or it has a corrosion issue, as I now have a tiny leak right at the bottom of the radiator. This is on the underside of the radiator on the wall facing section. See the picture - the leak is where the bucket is positioned.

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Now I've read the advise and I know that the best solution would be to replace it from a long term perspective, but I'm loathed to do that initially as it matches the rest of the radiators upstairs and I need to focus on other jobs.

What I'm considering is seeing if a product such as the below will fix the issue?

http://www.screwfix.com/p/no-nonsense-central-heating-leak-sealer-concentrate-310ml/90485

http://www.screwfix.com/p/no-nonsense-central-heating-leak-sealer-500ml/88705


Any other advice on an attempted fix would be very much appreciated.

Thanks
Jon

You'll regret attempting to bodge it if it bursts when you're away on holiday and floods your house. Bin it and buy a new one

 

[ianmcd]

Just change the bloody thing never heard as much Shoite araldite and coins what absolute rubbish

 

[Steelmasons]

I have successfully used araldite to cover a pin hole.

But that is only possible on a flat section as I use a small coin to add strength. But that's after grinding down to the bare metal.

Tony

Do you use this method when repairing a leak on the front face of the radiator??..I guess the customer is happy regarding aesthetics?
So you remove the radiator , drain of all water , apply araldite , wait for it to cure , re-hang radiator , fill , carry out a heat test......how many hours do you charge for??

 

[Aquaheat]

Had to laugh at the pop up advert that appeared below your post @Steelmasons

How very apt is that!?

Jon

 

[Agile]

I only do it for myself and sometimes advise some of my tight friends how to do it themselves.

Some of them are very mean indeed otherwise they would have me to replace their rads.

 

[SandyLyon]

Replace it, and the others as and when you can .

 

[Twenty Four]

I would buy the same bucket for each of the upstairs radiators so they matched.

 

[oilboffin]

Why not just cement the leak cheaper than araldite.