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Flat panel radiators

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In a retrofit of a 1400 square foot 1923 two storey house,  the homeowner would like to replace the existing cast iron radiators with flat panel european radiators.  Keep in mind this is in a region where temps reach -40 F.  Can this be done with equivalent heating and comfort and without outrageus cost ?

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  1. ahneedhelp | | #1

    I really like those expensive flat panels. Outrageous cost is right.

    They sure would look nice in a retrofit.

    But there is nothing wrong with cast iron.

    I'm grabbing the ones that are being removed from a friend's house.

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