When measuring cast iron baseboard, do you include the box that has the cut off valves?

Jersey2

When measuring cast iron baseboard, do you include the box that has the cut off valves, and the ends that don't actually have radiators in them? If there is a corner where two meet, there is about an inch on each side that don't have cast iron inside. Does that get measured? I was measuring to get my linear feet of cast iron and not sure to include these 'hollow' areas.

Jamie Hall

No -- what is measured is the actual radiating length. Don't include any bits of enclosures which are just covering pipes or valves or otherwise trimming things out.

That said, coming within 5 to 10 percent is fine.

Ironman

I assume you’re referring to the length as it pertains to the heat output per lineal foot? In which case, you don’t include the trim pieces.

If you’re inquiring about the exact length for fitting, then I’d suggest you have all the pieces on hand to get the actual length.

Jersey2

Thanks! Yes for heat output.