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photokynetics
photokynetics Posts: 73
in Radiant Heating

In my aqua balance boiler system there are these aluminum type radiators either the homeowner or the installer use these rubber hoses to connect the supply hot water lines, is this normal or was he just lazy?

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  • mattmia2
    mattmia2 Posts: 17,994

    i'd be equally concerned about the cpvc. some kickspace heaters came with automotive heater hose but the hose isn't oxygen barrier and the cpvc isn't really rated for heating temps.

    kcopp
  • EBEBRATT-Ed
    EBEBRATT-Ed Posts: 20,941

    And it looks like something has been dripping with water stains on the wood.

    kcopp
  • photokynetics
    photokynetics Posts: 73

    Everybody knose a rubber hose with a hose clamp needs to be tightened periodically, especially where the temperatures go from extremely hot to extremely cold, this mess was hidden in a wall above a cabinet with no access and there's three more clamps just like it!

  • Intplm.
    Intplm. Posts: 3,140

    What do you plan on replacing those rubber hoses with?

  • photokynetics
    photokynetics Posts: 73

    I don't have any idea what I will replace the rubber hoses with. I'm open to suggestions!

  • mattmia2
    mattmia2 Posts: 17,994

    oxygen barrier pex or copper pipe or coper tubing. you need to replace the cpvc too.

    PC7060delcrossvIntplm.

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