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Cast Iron Baseboard for one pipe steam

Drod
Drod Member Posts: 59
in THE MAIN WALL
room, I have a small sunporch with a very large radiator (with a vent that vents very slowly as the radiator heats very well). To open up more space in the small room, I'm considering replacing the big radiator with cast iron baseboard. I have a 3 foot long baseboard in another part of my home, but for this room I'd probably want 10-12 feet. I've heard that for one pipe steam, it's recommended that baseboard be kept short. What I'm wondering is: could I do a "two pipe" set up to the one, long baseboard. Since the room is right above the boiler room, it would be doable from a physical standpoint. But, is it okay? Any suggestions?

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  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,610
    Yes,

    vent the end and drain the end into a wet return, or back into the steam main, using a loop seal. It's all in The Lost Art of Steam Heating (see Books & More).
    Retired and loving it.
  • Fred P
    Fred P Member Posts: 77
    how short is short

    with one pipe and no drip return for baseboard radiator?
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