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Finding a Radiator



If you are looking for a radiator, follow the flow of this page for some help.


Hot water or Steam?

Generally, hot water has two pipes to the radiator & steam has one.

Replacing a broken radiator or new installation?

When replacing a leaking, existing radiator--- an exact match is best, though not always possible.

In both cases, refer below to get started.

All of Radical's radiators started in a Foundry. They are made of CAST IRON


Stand up Radiator------Wall Hung-------Baseboard


Freestanding radiator. (The vast majority of radiators.)


Wall Hung and flat to a wall saves space. Available in variety of sizes and styles.



Cast Iron Baseboard

10" high,

2 1/2" deep.

Available New & Used

Sometimes rare 7" high

is available too.


Recessed SUN RAD radiators 20" high, 5" deep, 2 1/4" long per section.

Capable of being sunk into a wall saving floor space in tight or narrow areas. e.g. Bathrooms



Radiators



with



Legs


Radiators are divide into two main camps from here:


STEAM ONLYwhich have sections that just

butt up against each other at the top


And HOT WATER (or steam) which have a pipe

connecting the top of the radiator,

just as the bottom is connected.


Needless to say, just call or e-mail with

a description of your project

and we will give you our best advice.

617.733.7163

radiators@rcn.com

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