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Re-hanging a ceiling radiator

Steamhead
Steamhead Member Posts: 17,352
in THE MAIN WALL
Anyone ever play with Lincoln Logs as a kid? This is the grown-up version.



This rad was held up by four lag bolts. Two of them had pulled out, since they didn't penetrate the joist above, and this caused a dip in the steam main which collected water. Gordon built a platform of 4x4s to jack it up. A pair of 3/4x36" precut nipples, four clevis hangers, some all-thread and hanger bolts and nuts completed the job.



With the dip gone and a Gorton #2 at the end of the main, the system heats evenly and doesn't bang.
All Steamed Up, Inc.
Towson, MD, USA
Steam, Vapor & Hot-Water Heating Specialists
Oil & Gas Burner Service
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Turbo Dave

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  • LarryC
    LarryC Member Posts: 331
    Radiation or convection?

    How does the radiator heat the space?  Is there an opening above the radiator to allow air flow?
  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 17,352
    It radiates downward

    not the greatest way, but in a basement you don't really need that much heat.
    All Steamed Up, Inc.
    Towson, MD, USA
    Steam, Vapor & Hot-Water Heating Specialists
    Oil & Gas Burner Service
    Consulting
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