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October 20, 2009

Re-Arranging Baseboard Heating

Hi... can anyone recommend a plumber to help me with re-arranging or changing the size/layout of one of my baseboard radiators? I just need it to be shortened by about 3 feet.

Anyone have an idea of how much something like this might cost...?

thanks

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are you talking about fin tube, or cast iron? If you are talking about fin tube, it s a very easy job. Should be one hour--two at the most if your system is hard to bleed. the plumber should be able to cut the sheet metal.

Posted by: ElvisPresley at October 20, 2009 9:23 PM

I believe it's fin tube. That's fantastic... so I'm looking at a few hundred bucks at most, it seems...

Posted by: Ghostnote at October 20, 2009 9:40 PM

Any recommendations...?

Posted by: Ghostnote at October 20, 2009 9:44 PM

I'm in minnesota, but my family is in brooklyn. i'd do it for you if i were there. I just lengthened one the other day.
you'll know if it's fine tube if underneath the cover, there is a copper tube with aluminum fins. so the process is this
1. drain the water
2. cut the pipe(s)
3. cut the sheet metal--can be done with sheet metal shears. may have to unscrew the back to get under it.
4. take out length of pipe
5 use copper connectors to fit pipe back together
6. solder connection(s)
7. fill and bleed out air
8 put covers and end cap back on
Ill ask the family if they know a good plumber. or ask on this forum

Posted by: ElvisPresley at October 20, 2009 10:19 PM

I have done work like this on my house but I had to extend piping for a new fin base board heating for my foyer. I have a plumber friend that helped me and can possibly help you. Email is hvacr007@gmail.com. Tell him that Anthony sent you.

Posted by: Aodrafting at October 21, 2009 12:10 AM

Call Aladdin Plumbing. It sounds like $200 to $500 work. Ed Kopel Architecs.

Posted by: edkopel at October 21, 2009 11:14 AM

Call Aladdin Plumbing. It sounds like $200 to $500 work. Ed Kopel Architects.