![2 pipe system steam radiator leaking between valve and the unit itself. Threads are pretty rusted, tried adding some Teflon tape (seen vertically at center) and tightening up but still leaks. Suggestions? : 2 pipe system steam radiator leaking between valve and the unit itself. Threads are pretty rusted, tried adding some Teflon tape (seen vertically at center) and tightening up but still leaks. Suggestions? :](https://preview.redd.it/wlaq9aabbc001.jpg?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=54e4e89cb50b48d40ec31f3df8ad1bb948d32656)
2 pipe system steam radiator leaking between valve and the unit itself. Threads are pretty rusted, tried adding some Teflon tape (seen vertically at center) and tightening up but still leaks. Suggestions? :
![Can I use Teflon tape to replace steam radiator valve? I will be having a plumber reconnecting the radiator in spring but need to keep this from leaking and I had another Can I use Teflon tape to replace steam radiator valve? I will be having a plumber reconnecting the radiator in spring but need to keep this from leaking and I had another](https://preview.redd.it/hgifsk28mkp71.jpg?auto=webp&s=81923d2b358788b6df59c454ab1b54de6bb34284)
Can I use Teflon tape to replace steam radiator valve? I will be having a plumber reconnecting the radiator in spring but need to keep this from leaking and I had another
![Steam radiator leak - I've replaced many of my radiator vent valves but this is a new one, the main valve going into the radiator is hissing loudly... suggestions? Valve repack? Gas Steam radiator leak - I've replaced many of my radiator vent valves but this is a new one, the main valve going into the radiator is hissing loudly... suggestions? Valve repack? Gas](https://preview.redd.it/uvheyk0lf8b41.jpg?auto=webp&s=0d14591c49a2697f5a270e12b11a73c7671c8be9)