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Default Keeping Siberian homes from freezing

Physics: If the circulating water is in insulated tube like the delivery
system, the water retains the heat, rather than radiating it. If the water
is in uninsulated metal such as a radiator, the heat radiates. If the
radiator is insulated, the heat stays in the water, and the returning water
is hotter, and needs less heating.

I've not been to Russia, and don't know the details. The article also didn't
say. I'm guessing it's water circulation. Cast iron radiators. And, to "turn
down the heat" would be to partly cover the radiators with something like
fiberglass insulation, or a blanket.

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"DerbyDad03" wrote in message
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"Stormin Mormon" wrote:
The article says the only way to regulate the indoor temp is by opening
windows. To my way of thinking, if they covered parts of the radiators, it
would reduce the heat input into the room. The heat would go back to the
plant, and reduce the fuel consumption. Uncover as more heat is needed.

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http://rbth.ru/articles/2012/01/04/s...now_14073.html

http://tinyurl.com/c7lebrh

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Please explain the physics behind the heat returning to the plant if the
radiator is partially covered.

First tell us what kind of radiators they have and how you would cover them
to accomplish your goal.