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cast iron radiators

Mike T., Swampeast MO
Mike T., Swampeast MO Member Posts: 6,928
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The ones that are connected only across the bottom can only be used with steam systems.

Those connected across both top and bottom can be used with either steam or hot water.

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  • brian_49
    brian_49 Member Posts: 1
    cast iron radiators

    i bought an old house with steam heat and i noticed two types of radiators. one type, the tubes are connected across the bottom. the other type, they are connected across the top and bottom. does anyone know what the difference is between them. thanks for any help.bp.
  • Jim Bennett
    Jim Bennett Member Posts: 607
    Radiators

    http://www.heatinghelp.com/newsletter.cfm?Id=20

    Cut and paste this link. Or just go to the top of the page, click "Hot Tech Topics" then scroll down "An Old Radiator Q&A"

    Lots of great info.

    Good luck,

    Jim

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