Looking for a coal/oil boiler to run a steam system

 
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Post by Pacowy » Thu. Aug. 02, 2018 11:37 am

The copper does corrode but I think the main near-term issue is that expansion/contraction causes a lot of stress on the joints. If the OP is planning to own this house for a while I think Leon's suggestion of relying on steel pipe should be considered (at least do the numbers).

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Post by coaledsweat » Thu. Aug. 02, 2018 12:09 pm

I would think copper is a big no-no with steam, at least anywhere near the boiler.


 
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