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Radiators needed

2:22 PM 01/27/2013

 

amarylis33

What is a good source for buying new radiators, and which type is recommended? I gather that what we have now is both too small and the wrong type (see pic.) For example, the size of that one in our living room (with high ceilings) is only about 2.5 ' long and about 1' high. I don't think it is cast iron but someone did say this type does not retain heat as well as the typical cast iron type.

 

 

Heating
Plumbers and Plumbing
Radiators
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    masterplvmber

    New York, NY

    You would have to tell me what kind of heating system you're using: 1or 2-pipe steam, or hot water? 

    3:58 PM 01/27/2013 | 1 Votes

     

     

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    • amarylis33

      Well, I think it is 1 pipe steam. There is one fixture coming from the floor that attaches to this unit (and the others in this apartment.)

      8:46 PM 01/27/2013

          

    • masterplvmber

      New York, NY

      The units in the picture are called cast-iron baseboard radiators and are not suitable for use with 1-pipe steam. Free-standing cast iron radiators are best for your system.

      6:31 AM 01/28/2013

          

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    eman134

    Carroll Gardens, NY

    for one pipe steam cast iron radiators are the most suitable...any decent plumbin supply will carry them, e,g, park slope plumbing supply...here is an example... http://www.governaleindustries...

    9:00 PM 01/27/2013 | 1 Votes

     

     

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    • amarylis33

      Thanks for the help...

      11:03 AM 02/18/2013

          

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