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Can I move a radiator 5' by adding two turns and 5' of pipe?

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jeffesonm
jeffesonm Posts: 1
in Strictly Steam

Hi folks

I purchased a 1928 NJ home with a one pipe steam system, which I have been very much enjoying - the cozy heat itself, and learning about how it works (via The Lost Art…)

I've started some renovations now that include converting my front porch into living space, and I'd like to move the current the living room radiator ~5' into the new space.

It's a 6 section radiator ~30" tall, piped in 1 1/4". Right now from the main boiler loop there are two 45's, around 6' of (sloped) horizontal pipe, a 90 up and ~18" of riser to the valve.

Due to how the floor joists and existing piping is laid out, the best way to do this would be to cut the riser about halfway up, add a 90 (or 1-2 45s) to send it out ~5' towards the front of the house, then add another 90 to go up into the new location.

Presuming that is all sloped correctly, any concerns with this plan?

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