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steamheatingQs
steamheatingQs Member Posts: 2
in Strictly Steam
is it ok to use black pipe (vs. galvinized) for steam heating systems?

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  • Nick_C
    Nick_C Member Posts: 19
    The standard...

    Black pipe IS the standard.
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    No Galvanized!

    As Nick said black pipe is the standard.  Using galvanized pipe is frowned upon as  the zinc plating flakes off (due to expansion and contraction) and plugs the small openings in the air vents.

    - Rod
  • steamheatingQs
    steamheatingQs Member Posts: 2
    piping

    Thanks!
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