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What is the EDR of this Radiator

Jerrkyd
Jerrkyd Member Posts: 4
in THE MAIN WALL
Hello, I am trying to calculate the EDR of all of my radiators. I am a homeowner and dont have access to "The book" of radiator EDRs. The radiator pictures is identical to all of my other radiators so all I need to know is what the EDR is for one section. The radiator has the name, "Richmond Radiator Co" cast into the side. It stands 38 inches tall abd, each section has 3 fins. The two outer fins are 2.5 inches and the middle fin is about 3 inches. I

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  • Jerrkyd
    Jerrkyd Member Posts: 4
    Here is a not sideways picture.
  • Fred
    Fred Member Posts: 8,542
    5 EDR per section
  • vaporvac
    vaporvac Member Posts: 1,520
    Snoop around off the wall in the Library and Heating museum. There is a lot of good reading on sizing rads with charts. Start here: https://heatinghelp.com/heating-museum/category/radiators
    The second entry should get you started. Do a search for "edr" on The Wall and you'll find additional pdfs referenced.
    Two-pipe Trane vaporvacuum system; 1466 edr
    Twinned, staged Slantfin TR50s piped into 4" header with Riello G400 burners; 240K lead, 200K lag Btus. Controlled by Taco Relay and Honeywell RTH6580WF
  • Jerrkyd
    Jerrkyd Member Posts: 4
    Thanks Fred.
  • BobC
    BobC Member Posts: 5,502
    I agree with Fred, that radiator is 5 sq ft per section.

    Bob
    Smith G8-3 with EZ Gas @ 90,000 BTU, Single pipe steam
    Vaporstat with a 12oz cut-out and 4oz cut-in
    3PSI gauge

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