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reinstalling boiler/radiator system

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DonnaF
DonnaF Member Posts: 2
in THE MAIN WALL
I recently submitted a bid on a Century home. To my horror, I found out the previous owner pulled the boiler/radiators out and installed FHA! Am I crazy to want to pull out the furnace and reinstall the boiler/radiator system? The home is a 1902 Colonial approximately 1500 sq. ft. located in a southwestern suburb of Cleveland, Ohio. Thanks for any comments.

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  • ChrisJ
    ChrisJ Member Posts: 15,723
    edited April 2017
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    Crazy? No.
    I prefer it as well, specifically I like steam but hot water is nice too.


    I think Gerry Gill is who you want. He can install both steam or hot water from scratch and does beautiful work.

    http://www.gwgillplumbingandheating.com/
    Single pipe quasi-vapor system. Typical operating pressure 0.14 - 0.43 oz. EcoSteam ES-20 Advanced Control for Residential Steam boilers. Rectorseal Steamaster water treatment
    kcopp
  • Jamie Hall
    Jamie Hall Member Posts: 23,358
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    You're not crazy. It would be a very worthwhile part of an historical restoration. Furthermore, since you are in Cleveland you have one of the very best steam men in the country right in your area: @gerry gill . It will be much easier, however, if they didn't junk the radiators. The piping is no problem. Probably needed a new boiler anyway. But radiators... but Gerry can help with that, too.

    And you can use the FHA ducting for air conditioning, if it isn't hopelessly in the way and clunky.
    Br. Jamie, osb
    Building superintendent/caretaker, 7200 sq. ft. historic house museum with dependencies in New England
  • Paul48
    Paul48 Member Posts: 4,469
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    Hmmmm...........First floor radiant. Second floor panel rads w/ trv's for sleeping areas. Lots of possibilities to make yourself very comfortable.
  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 16,861
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    ChrisJ said:

    I think Gerry Gill is who you want. He can install both steam or hot water from scratch and does beautiful work.

    http://www.gwgillplumbingandheating.com/

    This.
    All Steamed Up, Inc.
    Towson, MD, USA
    Steam, Vapor & Hot-Water Heating Specialists
    Oil & Gas Burner Service
    Consulting
  • Bob Bona_4
    Bob Bona_4 Member Posts: 2,083
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    If you've got the budget, period hot water radiators and a high efficiency boiler is the way to go. You can have the looks and comfort of radiators with modern controls and components.
    RomanGK_26986764589DonnaF
  • DonnaF
    DonnaF Member Posts: 2
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    Thank you all for your advice and direction. I have sent Gerry an email. Now, I just have to find the house!
    Hilly

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