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aluminum finned radiator

sodaker64
sodaker64 Member Posts: 2
in Strictly Steam
I have one in my upstairs large upstairs bedroom. The radiator is about 14 ft. long. I read that one pipe radiators should be tilted back a few degrees to allow drainage. I measured and discovered that it was installed level from one end to the other. It has been this way forever but I am wondering if it would heat more efficiently if I had my local contractor elevate it to the proper angle so it would drain better or should I just carry on as it is?

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  • Jamie Hall
    Jamie Hall Member Posts: 23,986
    If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
    Br. Jamie, osb
    Building superintendent/caretaker, 7200 sq. ft. historic house museum with dependencies in New England
    Canuckerkcopp
  • sodaker64
    sodaker64 Member Posts: 2
    that was my thought also. thanks for the input.
  • the_donut
    the_donut Member Posts: 374
    14’ is pretty long for 1 pipe. Mind snapping a picture for inquiring folks?
    kcopp
  • JUGHNE
    JUGHNE Member Posts: 11,182
    Also a picture of the boiler from far back.
    kcopp

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