On Mon, 27 Feb 2006 21:15:13 +0000, Dave Baker wrote:

What's the expected life of normal flat panels rads with A) inhibitor in the
system and B) without?

A) Indefinite. More likely to go out of fashion, or the technology
over-taken or receive too many coats of paint.

B) Depends on the corrosion regimen. Anything from 10 years upwards.
With a normal header tank, no inhibitor and correct plumbing I'd guess at
least 25 years.



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