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Hole in Steam Heating System Pipe

badgergrrl
13 years ago

We have a steam heating system and years ago an access panel was installed for other plumbing. Unbeknownst to us (we just purchased the home) a screw from the install penetrated one of our pipes. We needed to remove the panel, and we must have "broken the seal"; now the pipe leaks steam when our boiler is on - not good.

Is it possible to plug the hole in some way without having to remove and replace the pipe?

I'm not sure if it's cast iron - could be lead? Was that common material for heating system pipes in the early 20th century? Our house was built in 1924, fwiw.

Thanks for any input!

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