Recessed Radiator Help
The recessed radiator at the bottom of the attached picture has been disconnected. I assume it has been disconnected because whoever installed the floor in this bathroom covered up the access panel and it can’t be opened. Anyhow, I would like to replace this radiator with something that would fit this space. The opening in…
The recessed radiator at the bottom of the attached picture has been disconnected. I assume it has been disconnected because whoever installed the floor in this bathroom covered up the access panel and it can’t be opened. Anyhow, I would like to replace this radiator with something that would fit this space. The opening in question is approximately 16″ x 13″ and this is a single pipe steam system. Access to the an air shaft to run the piping can be obtained by removing the hamper, and from directly below in the basement in case you were wondering.
Thanks…
No, I own the house. I’d keep what is there, but since I cannot access the radiator (The access panel is now blocked by a floor that was raised several inches at some point,) I’d just assume I replace it with something that is serviceable.
Do you live in an apartment building? First check with your super to see if they can reconnect the radiator. A former occupant may have disconnected it on purpose because it was too hot.
Thanks all. I’ll check Fort Way Supply.
You can purchase a one foot section of radiator and it should fit right into the box. Remove the hamper, remove the radiator cover, measure the inside space, go to
Fort Way Supply Corp at 6302 Fort Hamilton Pkwy Tel.
718-238-1313 they have many different kinds of slim steam radiators right as you enter the store and you can pick what fits into the box. My suggestion is either Baseray or Sunrad.
Good luck
http://www.steamradiator.com is the same company, but for steam.
Jock deBoer, AIA
deBoer Architects
Lower left of main page.
Thanks. It seems that the Runtal radiators are meant for hot water heating systems?
http://www.runtalnorthamerica.com/