converting steam to hot water

ferd

Can a 2 pipe steam system be used for a hot water system?

DanHolohan

It depends.

This will help:



http://www.heatinghelp.com/article/11/Hot-Tech-Tips/152/Converting-from-steam-to-hot-water-heat

Steamhead

I wouldn't do that

you're asking for trouble. Follow Dan's link for an in-depth discussion of the pitfalls. And since there's very little difference in efficiency if the steam system is in good condition, it makes more economic sense to fix the steam.