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formula for btu's out of steam rad

wgrheatingandac
wgrheatingandac Member Posts: 1
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Does anyone know the formula on how to find the btu's of a steam radiator?  I have the EDR book by Dan Holohan and I can't figure this one out.

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  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 17,352
    That's easy

    each square foot EDR will emit 240 BTU per hour with air at 70°F and steam at 215 degrees (roughly 1 pound). 
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