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Pricing on refurbished cast iron radiators

QuintonS
QuintonS Member Posts: 46
in Strictly Steam

Doing a case study for a potential business idea… How much would you guys pay for an avg sized cast iron radiator that has been sandblasted & repainted to look more modern?

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  • pecmsg
    pecmsg Member Posts: 6,418

    Pennie’s.

  • EdTheHeaterMan
    EdTheHeaterMan Member Posts: 10,914

    That is a rare occurrence, and often something from the scrap metal dealer will be good enough to replace a busted or leaking radiator. Painting is up to the homeowner when the system is back up and running. Replacing frozen radiators that have cracked is the most common cause of needing a replacement CI radiator. I don't believe there is a big market for new construction needing refurbished CI radiators. Boiler replacement is more often the job that we are called to do. All the radiators are usually just fine on those jobs.

    Just an opinion from a retired oil heat & boiler man.

    Edward Young Retired

    After you make that expensive repair and you still have the same problem, What will you check next?

  • plumbworker
    plumbworker Member Posts: 11

    these guys seem to have a market for refurbished cast rads.

    https://ironworksradiators.ca/cast-iron-radiators-canada/

  • psb75
    psb75 Member Posts: 1,060

    Hat's off to Canada!

    Um…better keep that hat on.

  • Mad Dog_2
    Mad Dog_2 Member Posts: 8,311

    Unfortunately, as beautiful as they are, the market demand for them is very, very small. Ask me how I know....Mad Dog

    Consulting by Mad Dog & Matt Jr.
    Grallert
  • psb75
    psb75 Member Posts: 1,060

    I always keep an "eye out" for them. They are wonderful heating devices from a bygone era that have stood the test of time and peform superbly— even into the future.

    Mad Dog_2Grallert
  • Grallert
    Grallert Member Posts: 981

    It's a rare customer who wants a cast radiator or a good sales person who can sell one. If someone is looking to head with water they are more likely to go with radiant or panel radiators. In some cases I've been able to sell a cast radiator for an entry way, you know to warm your mittens on. It's a small market.

    Miss Hall's School service mechanic, greenhouse manager, teacher, dog walker and designated driver

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