Can I convert from a forced air/duct system to STEAM?

blamesarah

is that nuts?



I'm not a big fan of the forced air heat in our house... can I just get water coils installed into the ducts or something?



I know, this seems nuts, but as you can tell, I don't know anything about this.



thanks for your help!

Steamhead

Sure you can!

but you'd be better off using radiators instead of duct coils.



There are some very attractive steam radiators being made- go here:



http://www.steamradiators.com



Note that these are steel and should not be used in the same system as cast-iron radiators. Their thermal performance is very different. But if you're starting from scratch, this would not be a problem.

TomM

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come to the darkside.

gerry gill

I did!

and my house heats better now than it ever has..much more comfortable.

Steamhead

How cold

has it been so far, Gerry?

gerry gill

been down in the

high 20's so far..i keep the house at 75..i know, i know, but i like it warm..