Basement Radiator / One Pipe Steam System

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Bob Schultz
Bob Schultz Posts: 38
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This is what you will want to do.

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

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  • Dave_4
    Dave_4 Posts: 1,404
    Basement Radiator / One Pipe Steam System

    I am building a room/office in our basement and would like to tap into the existing one pipe radiator system to heat the room. I’m thinking of installing a radiator 12"-18” above the water line so I can control it with a thermostatic air vent. Has anyone done this with success. I’m a little worried about tapping into the vertical part of the return into the boiler? All comments welcome. Thanks
  • Al Letellier_9
    Al Letellier_9 Posts: 929
    basement rad

    At 12"-18" above the water line, you will have trouble getting the condensate back to the boiler (not enough "A" dimension. You could install a trap on the radiator and install a small condensate pump, but how about installing a small FHW loop of the boiler. It would probably cost less to do and could be run as a separate zone.

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