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

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blamesarah
blamesarah Member Posts: 2
in Strictly Steam
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!

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  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 16,863
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    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.
    All Steamed Up, Inc.
    Towson, MD, USA
    Steam, Vapor & Hot-Water Heating Specialists
    Oil & Gas Burner Service
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  • TomM
    TomM Posts: 233
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    come to the darkside.

    There was an error rendering this rich post.

  • gerry gill
    gerry gill Member Posts: 3,078
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    I did!

    and my house heats better now than it ever has..much more comfortable.
    gwgillplumbingandheating.com
    Serving Cleveland's eastern suburbs from Cleveland Heights down to Cuyahoga Falls.

  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 16,863
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    How cold

    has it been so far, Gerry?
    All Steamed Up, Inc.
    Towson, MD, USA
    Steam, Vapor & Hot-Water Heating Specialists
    Oil & Gas Burner Service
    Consulting
  • gerry gill
    gerry gill Member Posts: 3,078
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    been down in the

    high 20's so far..i keep the house at 75..i know, i know, but i like it warm..
    gwgillplumbingandheating.com
    Serving Cleveland's eastern suburbs from Cleveland Heights down to Cuyahoga Falls.

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