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Steel pipe BTU output

STEAM DOCTOR
STEAM DOCTOR Member Posts: 2,288
in THE MAIN WALL
Does anyone have the ratings for BTU output for insulated 3" steel pipe? Thank you

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  • Ironman
    Ironman Member Posts: 7,679
    R Value?

    That would depend on the R value of the insulation, the average water temp and the ambient temp..
    Bob Boan
    You can choose to do what you want, but you cannot choose the consequences.
  • STEAM DOCTOR
    STEAM DOCTOR Member Posts: 2,288
    steam

    Steam heating(212-215). 1" fiberglass insulation. unheated basement so lets assume about 55 degrees.
  • Gordan
    Gordan Member Posts: 886
    edited January 2013
    Just figure it as heat loss

    Area is d (in feet) * 3.14 * L (in feet), u-value is what it is (depends on the insulation) and temp difference is 160 F. With R-3, roughly 40 BTU/hr-ft. One man's heat gain is another man's heat loss. :-)
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