Opinion on supplemental heating

Rodney Summers

but expensive. You'll be running such a low water temp just to warm the floors. Can't you create a hot water zone off your courent steam boiler? Is there an unused tankless coil or tappings below the water line you could use?

Dave_23

Opinon on supplemental heating

I have a properly functioning two pipe steam system. However, in my 2200 sq ft 1926 Home, the floors are often cold during the Winter. (Note: Windows already replaced, insulation improved, etc.) What are folks' opinions about adding staple up radiant to the first floor, via the basement. The addition of a small supplemental hydronic boiler would be required. Is this a stupid idea or does it have merit?

Dave_23

Not sure

I'm not sure on the config of the existing boiler (WM EG-35) as to whether or not a loop could be added.

Bob W._3

This is on the Heating Q&A menu:

http://www.heatinghelp.com/heating_howcome6.cfm

Rodney Summers

EG-35

has an optional tankless coil you could get to be your heat exchanger for the loop.