Moving steam Pipes
#1
07-05-06, 03:25 PM
Moving steam Pipes
I have a 40 yr old home with steam heat with cast iron recessed radiators.
In the basement the main heat loop is comprised of 2" pipe with various tees going to each radiator approx 1 1/2. the connection into the boiler Well Mcclain is with copper. I have to move some of the 2" pipes in the loop. Do I need to use the same type of pipe or can I use copper. Is the old pipe galvanized.
Tearflop
In the basement the main heat loop is comprised of 2" pipe with various tees going to each radiator approx 1 1/2. the connection into the boiler Well Mcclain is with copper. I have to move some of the 2" pipes in the loop. Do I need to use the same type of pipe or can I use copper. Is the old pipe galvanized.
Tearflop
#2
07-05-06, 06:11 PM
Originally Posted by Tearflop
I have a 40 yr old home with steam heat with cast iron recessed radiators.
In the basement the main heat loop is comprised of 2" pipe with various tees going to each radiator approx 1 1/2. the connection into the boiler Well Mcclain is with copper. I have to move some of the 2" pipes in the loop. Do I need to use the same type of pipe or can I use copper. Is the old pipe galvanized.
Tearflop
In the basement the main heat loop is comprised of 2" pipe with various tees going to each radiator approx 1 1/2. the connection into the boiler Well Mcclain is with copper. I have to move some of the 2" pipes in the loop. Do I need to use the same type of pipe or can I use copper. Is the old pipe galvanized.
Tearflop
If you have never done heating work on steam then I suggest that you get a pro in. Staem pipes have to be pitched back to the boiler and other conciderations have to be made during that time.
