Re: Radiant hot water heating

Re: Radiant hot water heating

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Radiant hot water heating Andy 10-12-2006

Andy wrote:
> I am a newby to hotwater heating and just purchased a home with an older
> boiler and radiators throughout the house. We're planning some renos
> and are hoping to remove at least the radiator in the kitchen (possibly
> the entire main floor) to make way for more cabinets. Is it possible to
> use radiant floor heating in the kitchen while leaving the remainder of
> the rads in the rest of the house? The basement is completely open, so
> I am guessing that it would be rather straight forward to install the
> plastic tubing etc.
>
> Andy

It should be possible but I'd consult a pro -- getting it to work
and balance might be tricky.

My other piece of advice is, try living with the radiators for at least
one winter before you go ripping them out -- you might come to like
them. You put your cold wet boots and gloves and such on them, and
next time you put them on they are all dry and toasty.

-- H



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