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  1. Veronica F

    Pitfalls of using PEX to connect replacement radiators?

    Thank you, Jim. Yet another reason to cover the pex! I was thinking of stitching some FR fabric and velcro tubes. And you've given me the simplest description of the difference in size - now it clicks that of course pex has a smaller ID! The radiators I'm looking at buying are wall mount (with...
  2. Veronica F

    Pitfalls of using PEX to connect replacement radiators?

    Thank you, Dana. My new boiler is 28k-140k - I was trying not to go too big, even taking into account the lack of wall insulation. The windows were all replaced some years back with double-glazed vinyl. I'm in SW Ohio, which is balmy compared to most of the rest of the state. I'm thinking...
  3. Veronica F

    Pitfalls of using PEX to connect replacement radiators?

    Hoping to get some advice regarding connecting new (steel, not cast iron) radiators to existing piping. Contemplating oxygen-barrier, up to 200F pex. Unsure of what size PEX. Unsure if it is even a good idea. My home: built 1941, one story with basement, a bit over 1000 sq ft, closed loop hot...
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