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Tube in fin radiators

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Ira Brand
Ira Brand Member Posts: 3
in THE MAIN WALL
Can tube in fin radiators be used with a steam heating boiler?

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  • Ira Brand
    Ira Brand Member Posts: 3
    Tube in fin radiatros

    Can tube in fin radiators be used with steam heating system?
  • bob young
    bob young Member Posts: 2,177
    fin-tube

    after three or so running feet you will probably need a return.
  • Ira Brand
    Ira Brand Member Posts: 3
    Tube in fin radiators

    Thanks, Bob Young, for the info. This tube in fin is a 6 foot baseboard radiator, with a U shaped, one copper pipe system with a return (after a U elbow) coming after an air vent which is at the furthest end away from the valve. Do I meet your " three or so running feet" return suggestion?
  • bob young
    bob young Member Posts: 2,177
    steel fin tube

    what you describe sounds like a used part of a hot water system. usually tube fin for steam is 1 1/4 " or 2 " steel pipe with steel fins. a run of more than 3 feet or so usually requires a return. six running feet i doubt would work without a return
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