Mixing Copper and Cast Iron Radiators

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    • 2 Oct 2002 at 2:58 pm #275820
      Avatar photowlebow

        I have heard that mixing copper and iron radiators in the same system is bad because of the heat transfer rates of the two materials. Can you tell me what the consequence of such a mix would be on the system ?
        Thanks Dave

      • 2 Oct 2002 at 4:52 pm #292945
        Avatar photoNickHydro
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          Wen copr an cast ar onthe sam loope

          an the thermstate is in the copr room
          the cast room stayt cold

          wen the thermstate
          is in the cast room
          the copr room ovreheets

        • 4 Oct 2002 at 1:51 pm #292946
          Avatar photoMitchDavis
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            You need to put a Dielectric union, you can find them at most supply stores. Watts/AB makes one.

          • 4 Oct 2002 at 9:18 pm #292947
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              Thanks Nick and Mitch.. you have helped a lot…

              » This message has been edited by davetonk on 04 October 2002

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