Steam pipe replacement

Categories: Heating

I have a steam heating system. On the parlor floor and on the floor above there are two vertical steam pipes that are capped near the ceiling and have a steam valve. I want to replace these with radiators. My question is are these used for saving floor space and less heat to the area, or are they essential for proper return to the system?

By pig three | 12/08/2008 7:20 AM