IS THIS SAFE?

Unknown

if it does what you wanted, no banging(I`m assuming its steam), and you can make it look OK. Pipe rads are quite common. <BR>Kudos on being so creative!<BR><BR>Dave

Stewy_2

This is my latest concoction, but is it safe.

I needed heat in the attic but, didn't have an extra radiator so I came up with an idea.

I took a 8ft long piece of 11/2 black iron pipe. Fitted one end with a coupler and the nipple that comes out of the bottom of a rad and connected to the on/off valve. I put a cap that was tapped to accept an air valve on the opposite end. I then used hangers mounted to the floor to get a slight pitch. I plan on making a cover and Ill be done. It heats, like an insinuated pipe in the basement (which is were I got this idea) and looks like water baseboard (a bit bulkier), but is it safe/smart. I'd also like to try to put fins on in an attempt to get better heat.

Stewy_2

Yes, it is a one pipe steam system. Any chance anyone might know how to determine the BTU's for something of this nature?

Unknown

Does this help Stewy?

I got this from the Burnham site.

Dave

nicholas bonham-carter

test

Stewy_2

Do you think I could do the same thing but with cooper to get more heat?

Unknown

Well,

I should have included both tables before,,, here they are now, so you be the judge.

Dave

Stewy_2

thank you sir

Paul Fredricks_5

Don't use copper when it will in contact with the steam. It can be used for the return piping below water level.