Steam Fin Tube Radiant Heat
Steam Fin Tube Radiant Heat
(OP)
This is my first time having to design a fin tube system with steam rather than hot water. The building I'm serving is slab on grade, with condensate and steam ran in the ceiling. I'm relying on back pressure to lift the condensate, so modulation is out the door. I'm thinking about controlling an on/off valve with an indoor t-stat. Thoughts?





RE: Steam Fin Tube Radiant Heat
RE: Steam Fin Tube Radiant Heat
RE: Steam Fin Tube Radiant Heat
RE: Steam Fin Tube Radiant Heat
There are numerous examples where CIWH has blown out valves and fittings, in some cases actually killing people. For the system you describe, the threat to life may not be there, but the potential for CIWH still does. Properly trapping and returning/draining the condensate will extend the life of the piping and system significantly.
RE: Steam Fin Tube Radiant Heat
RE: Steam Fin Tube Radiant Heat
This is the reason traps were invented.