condensate pump for 2 radiators in steam system

rhodebump

Hi everyone,

I would like to add two new radiators to an existing steam system. However, due to the room elevations, I would need to install the radiators in the ceiling for the condensate to be able to flow back into the system.

Is there another option such as installing a condensate pump? I did a search for them, but I did not find anything that seemed to fit my needs.

Thanks for your thoughts.
Philli

rhodebump

I know there are plastic condensate pumps but I don't think they would hold up or would they?
Something like this https://www.supplyhouse.com/Little-Giant-554401-VCMA-15UL-65-GPH-Automatic-Condensate-Removal-Pump-14719000-p

Jamie Hall

I presume, from the comment on the ceiling, that the spaces these radiators are supposed to heat that the spaces are on the same level -- such as the basement -- as the boiler?

If so, have you considered the possibility of running a baseboard loop using the boiler water? If all the baseboards would be below the water level in the boiler, all you would need would be the baseboards, some piping, a small standard hot water heating circulating pump, and a thermostat to control the whole thing. There is often a tap on the boiler (may be rusted!) not far below the water level which would be your supply, and you could hook into the low level returns somewhere...

rhodebump

That's a great idea! Thanks! yes, I have a tap for hot water, so I will look into that.