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Cast
iron radiator restoration is most definitely not a do-it-yourself job.
It can be a difficult and dirty job demanding physical hard work, and
that's just the start. When we begin a restoration, we perform initial
pressure testing to find joint leaks and cracks. Leaking joints are
rectified by breaking open the radiator and replacing joint gaskets,
then re-joining the radiators sections. In some cases replacement
sections are fitted. The radiator is once again pressure tested to
check the joint repair work. Reducing bushes are fitted to enable
metric valves to be fitted. The radiator is then ready for flush
testing to clean out the inside of gunk and filings, before it is sand
blasted and the finish is applied. After sand blasting the radiator is
tested again for leaks and cracks that may have been caused during the
sandblasting process. Radiators that fail testing and that are too
badly damaged or deteriorated for restored are sent to radiator heaven
where they live happily ever after.
If you
want to scour the salvage yards looking for your own radiator that you
would like to have restored, then we urge you to be cautious. Such
radiators may have cracks that you are unable to see. Where a radiator
has visible rust at a joint, then clearly the radiator has leaked, but
cast iron radiators can also develop cracks in joints during handling
when they are removed from buildings and unloaded at salvage yards.
Internal gaskets that seal the joints between sections are particularly
susceptible to damage. There is generally a failure rate of 10% in
un-restored old radiators, so if you are buying old cast iron radiators,
make sure they have been properly reconditioned.
Once you
have acquired a cast iron radiator, or maybe you already have an old
cast iron radiator in your house, we are able to carry out a
professional restoration for you. If you need a number of radiators
which match you would be better off using a specialist company such as
ourselves that carry a large stock of cast iron radiators, rather than
trying to find radiators at salvage yards. We can help you here.
Having expert restoration of your radiators will save you time and
money on expensive repairs in the long run.
We can collect your old
cast iron radiators and deliver your refurbished
radiators to any part of the UK.
Click here for the PRICE LIST.
In
the first instance, please telephone 01233 850082 or you can send an
email to
info@theoldradiatorcompany.co.uk
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