Are One-Pipe Steam Convectors Still Made?

bob young

Click here: Governale Radiators

Dave_127

I just had some remodelling work done and the contractor replaced some of my old convectors. I have one-pipe steam, but I think that the convectors may be two-pipe convectors based on the small size of piping they accomodate.

Are one-pipe convectors (or radiators) still made?

Where could I go for them? (Web page?)

Thanks,
Dave

John@Reliable_14

Yes

Try here http://www.beacon-morris.com/html/beacon_morris_convector.asp

bob young

governale

Dave_127

I appreciate the suggestions.

Beacon-Morris is only for 2-pipe systems. I called them to double-check. The pipes are too small for 1-pipe steam.

I tried www.governale.com, but the webpage that comes up is blank.

The best I've found so far is http://www.steamradiators.com/
who make radiators, not convectors.

Dave

bob young

www.governaleindustries.com/history.cfm

Dave_127

Bob,

That URL worked. Thanks.

It looks like their convector would just fit into the enclosures that were installed with the 2-pipe convectors.

Unless you know the answers to these, I think I'll have phone them tomorrow.
- I don't see any mounting points in the pictures of the convectors.
- With the 1-1/4" NPT bottom tappings, it ought to be sized for 1-pipe steam, but the website doesn't actually say so. After the problems I just had, I want to make sure.
- I'll also see if they have an opinion about fitting it into my enclosures.

Thanks!

Dave

bob young

governale

all dimensions are on website. cast iron element supported by 1/2 " threaded rod . rated for steam. find a local distributer. and a competent plumber before you purchase them. save everyone a headache yourself included.

Dave Braunegg

I just wanted to give a follow-up. The Governale convectors are working well and silently. They do not heat up as quickly as the original ones with the thin, sheet metal convector fins, but I suspect that the cast iron holds the heat longer.

Thanks again for all the help!

Dave

Charlie from wmass

Dave it maybe the old units were not really made for one pipe. Just because it is piped into a single pipe system does not mean it belongs there. I have often seen perimiter baseboard piped into a single pipe system with just a steam vent on the end. It does not work right but it still is done.

Dave_127

Charlie,

Thank you for the note. The house is early 1950's vintage and is definitely piped for one-pipe steam. The original convector was not a baseboard unit. It was a free-standing unit (wall surface mount) about 3' wide by 2.5' tall. Given the size of the pipe fitting and the size of the pipes internal to the convector running through the fins, I have no reason to think that it was not made for one-pipe steam.

The Governale units are working as replacements for the original. The are great to know about for anyone needing to replace a one-pipe steam convector.

Dave