Can I change out a steam radiator for a hot water one?

Christy4547

I have an old cast iron radiator that needs replacing, but I would like to replace it with something more modern. It seams most of the nice designs these days are in hot water radiators. Is it possible to change out one steam radiator for a hot water radiator and keep the rest of the system intact? Is there any danger in this with steam pressure or the high temperature of steam within a hot water radiator?



Thanks for any help,

C

Al Letellier_21

replacing radiator

Most all of the hot water cast iron radiators are suitable for steam use. They are joined at both the top and bottom so they can be used for either system.

Steam only rads are not joined at the top of each section and should not be used for hot water heating systems. Hot water rads usually operate at 15 PSI or more so going to a 1 1/2 PSI system will be no problem.....just test it first and relocate the vent to the proper position for steam.

Good luck.