Need to move some cast iron radiators

H2Oradiators

Quickly...I found this forum while researching how to disconnect and relocate some old radiators in my new (to me) home. Looks like a lot of great information, which is a good thing, since I am a serious rookie in this department.



anyway, the system as far as I can tell.

-originally steam, based on the size of the pipes in the basement.

-two pipe system, for feed and return.

-two year old boiler.

-all piping is exposed between floors

-house is balloon framed,2 1/12 story, built around 1910.

-the current heating set up looks to be at least the third that this house has used.



I need to disconnect two of the radiators immediately so that I can get at the walls behind them for the renovation that I am doing. Once that is done, I intend to relocate them, in the same rooms, but to more advantageous locations. This will involve no new plumbing from the basement, but will require adding/subtracting as much as 36" of horizontal pipe length, depending on the room.



If I could find a heating contractor who would take the job, I would. Since I can't I am looking for tips and experienced opinion on the best way to go about this.

Steamhead

Where are you located?

We might know of someone who could handle this for you. Have you tried the Find a Professional page of this site?

Charlie from wmass

large pipes do not always mean steam

Gravity hot water systems actually used larger pipes than the steam systems of the same era. Check the find a pro before giving up on a contractor. Some of us will travel a fair distance when it can be worked into our schedules.