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Help sizing old radiator

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Shank
Shank Member Posts: 3
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I need to find heat output of old radiator.It looks like a mattress radiator, but its constructed like a free standing radiator.17 sections...38" high...sections about 8"front to back. It is leaking . any info would be great thanks Charlie

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  • furnacefigher15
    furnacefigher15 Member Posts: 514
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    how many

    How many tubes per section, or is this a wall mount?



    If wall mount, at 38 inches tall, then 2.5 square feet per section.



    160 supply = 130 btu per square

    180 supply = 170 btu per square

    190 supply = 190 btu per square

    steam = 240 per square.
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