Hi,

In my bedroom I have a conventional hot-water cast iron radiator. I like the heat it provides, but I don't like so many other things about it: it occupies space under a window, my roomba gets stuck underneath it, it's not particularly beautiful, it collects a lot of dust.

I'm currently in the process of designing bedroom cabinets and have an opportunity to equip them with Hydrotherm radiators (2 at 8400 BUT each). We have one in the bathroom and love it. So the plan is to remove the cast iron radiator and replace it with two of these.

However, I am hesitating because it seems like a radical change. Any disadvantages to what I'm planning that I may be missing?

Thank you!

Sam

When growing up in the Chicago area, my parents house, built in the 30s,
had radiators in the bedrooms. They removed them and didn't use
anything as a replacement. I guess that's why we usually slept with the
door open. I never had a problem with being too cold growing up in the
50s and 60s. The Hydro-thing might not be enough depending on wall and
storm window insulation properties and if the door is open or closed.
You might try shutting off the valve for a while and see what it's like.

On 11/15/2012 12:05 AM, wrote:
Hi,

In my bedroom I have a conventional hot-water cast iron radiator. I like the heat it provides, but I don't like so many other things about it: it occupies space under a window, my roomba gets stuck underneath it, it's not particularly beautiful, it collects a lot of dust.

I'm currently in the process of designing bedroom cabinets and have an opportunity to equip them with Hydrotherm radiators (2 at 8400 BUT each). We have one in the bathroom and love it. So the plan is to remove the cast iron radiator and replace it with two of these.

However, I am hesitating because it seems like a radical change. Any disadvantages to what I'm planning that I may be missing?

Thank you!

Sam

wrote:
Hi,

In my bedroom I have a conventional hot-water cast iron radiator. I
like the heat it provides, but I don't like so many other things
about it: it occupies space under a window, my roomba gets stuck
underneath it, it's not particularly beautiful, it collects a lot of
dust.

I'm currently in the process of designing bedroom cabinets and have
an opportunity to equip them with Hydrotherm radiators (2 at 8400 BUT
each). We have one in the bathroom and love it. So the plan is to
remove the cast iron radiator and replace it with two of these.

However, I am hesitating because it seems like a radical change. Any
disadvantages to what I'm planning that I may be missing?


I'd build a ventilated box for the existing radiator.

there are newer thin high efficency radiators that weigh almost
nothing, call a HVAC person for more info. The radiators are under the
windows for comfort, since thats the greatest heat loss area.

On Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:41:22 -0800 (PST), bob haller
wrote:

there are newer thin high efficency radiators that weigh almost
nothing, call a HVAC person for more info. The radiators are under the
windows for comfort, since thats the greatest heat loss area.

Probably greatly aids convection and heat output..
The possible issues I see a
1. Capping/plugging the feed and return lines.
2. Somehow disturbing the flow to other radiators.

I like your idea best. I replaced a high old-style round-top that
went higher than the kitchen window sill in my old house. A buddy
went for new baseboard finned radiators, and gave me one of his more
modern low profile flat-top cast iron radiators that was replaced.
Had to take out a couple sections to get the length right, and maybe
changed a nipple on the feed pipe. No noticeable difference in heat
output, but much nicer looking and practical.
There are a lot of replacement options, including fan-assist, but be
careful about moving it from the window.

On Nov 15, 8:25*pm, Vic Smith wrote:
On Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:41:22 -0800 (PST), bob haller
wrote:

there are newer thin high efficency radiators that weigh almost
nothing, call a HVAC person for more info. The radiators are under the
windows for comfort, since thats the greatest heat loss area.

Probably greatly aids convection and heat output..
The possible issues I see a
1. Capping/plugging the feed and return lines.
2. Somehow disturbing the flow to other radiators.

I like your idea best. *I replaced a high old-style round-top that
went higher than the kitchen window sill in my old house. *A buddy
went for new baseboard finned radiators, and gave me one of his more
modern low profile flat-top cast iron radiators that was replaced.
Had to take out a couple sections to get the length right, and maybe
changed a nipple on the feed pipe. *No noticeable difference in heat
output, but much nicer looking and practical.
There are a lot of replacement options, including fan-assist, but be
careful about moving it from the window.

I wonder if anyone had the fin style steam radiators like I had while
growing up in NYC.

They were about the same height and length as standard cast iron steam
radiator, but maybe only 4 - 56" deep. They looked similar to this
one, but our's were not flush with the wall. The cover went to the
wall, i.e. no space behind it, but stood 4 - 5" pround.

I remember my mom putting tin foil loaf pans filled with water on the
top flat surface to add humidity to the house.

I also remember how much they'd fill the house with the smell of paint
the first few times they came on in the winter if we painted the room
earlier that year.

On Wed, 14 Nov 2012 21:05:11 -0800 (PST), wrote:

Hi,

In my bedroom I have a conventional hot-water cast iron radiator. I like the heat it provides, but I don't like so many other things about it: it occupies space under a window, my roomba gets stuck underneath it

This you can correct just by putting a grill between the front legs of
the radiator. If there is adequate circulation from the back, and
sides you can put a solid piece of wood there.

I finally put a piece of wood along one side of my bed and I no longer
lose my shoes or socks. It's wonderful.

On Thu, 15 Nov 2012 08:04:20 -0600, "HeyBub"
wrote:

wrote:
Hi,

In my bedroom I have a conventional hot-water cast iron radiator. I
like the heat it provides, but I don't like so many other things
about it: it occupies space under a window, my roomba gets stuck
underneath it, it's not particularly beautiful, it collects a lot of
dust.

I'm currently in the process of designing bedroom cabinets and have
an opportunity to equip them with Hydrotherm radiators (2 at 8400 BUT
each). We have one in the bathroom and love it. So the plan is to
remove the cast iron radiator and replace it with two of these.

However, I am hesitating because it seems like a radical change. Any
disadvantages to what I'm planning that I may be missing?


I'd build a ventilated box for the existing radiator.

They even sell such things, metal, with a lid that opens.