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Heating element for old cast iron radiators?

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Jewelhillfarms
Jewelhillfarms Member Posts: 2
in Strictly Steam
My question is can you install a electric heating element in a old water cast iron radiator and fill it with oil and heat it up by using a electric heating element? If so will it blow up or is it safe?
thanks
Ernest

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  • KC_Jones
    KC_Jones Member Posts: 5,739
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    There is a company that makes exactly what you are talking about. I think they actually fill them with a water antifreeze mix.
    http://www.ecorad.ca/en/
    Not a US company, but it is in Canada so I would think you could get them in this country?
    http://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/152227/anyone-ever-use-ecorad-electric-cast-iron-radiators
    2014 Weil Mclain EG-40
    EcoSteam ES-20 Advanced Boiler Control
    Boiler pictures updated 2/21/15
  • Jewelhillfarms
    Jewelhillfarms Member Posts: 2
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    I contacted them but they will not sale the element....they will only fix & repair them when you send them the entire radiator. Wish someone in the US would do this.
  • Ecorad
    Ecorad Member Posts: 9
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    The reason we cannot sell elements is that the units need to be tested in factory with the safety device. As it is electric UL/CSA tests are required. We pick up and deliver to USA ourself or use transport company. Will be glad to help. Trish
    Trish
    ecorad.ca and ecoradusa.com
  • Jamie Hall
    Jamie Hall Member Posts: 23,332
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    I for one really appreciate @Ecorad 's approach on this one! I can think of way too many things to go wrong with the install to ever let it get into the hands of the general public!
    Br. Jamie, osb
    Building superintendent/caretaker, 7200 sq. ft. historic house museum with dependencies in New England
    Ecorad
  • jumper
    jumper Member Posts: 2,265
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    Tap the radiator for a block heater. Tap it for P&T relief. Don't overfill the radiator. Nuts to UL/CSA and shlepping cast iron.
  • jumper
    jumper Member Posts: 2,265
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    Even better, just drill a relief hole and forget T&P.

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