Baseboard/cast iron radiator on same zone

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Tony Campanella
Tony Campanella Posts: 1
in THE MAIN WALL
Hi,
We are doing some renovations. To make a long story short - A new zone I added has all copper basebaord, hot water heat. A small radiator I moved from the main part of the house is very close to that area and a lot easier to access fromt he new room.
Can I put these on the same zone ?
Thanks

Tony Campanella
Home owner

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  • Mike T., Swampeast MO
    Mike T., Swampeast MO Posts: 6,928


    Not wise!

    Cast iron radiators and copper fin baseboard have GREATLY different requirements and emission characteristics. Balancing the two in a single zone will be darned near impossible.

    How are you controlling the new zone? Copper fin baseboard is almost certain to need higher temps that your iron radiators. You should never assume that iron rads are operating at 180° even in the coldest weather...
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