steel fin tube radiators

[jimdeq]

I was at the salvage yard today and found some 4.5" x 4.5" steel fin tube radiators. They were 10 feet long and had a 1-1/4" pipe down the center. My question is will these work almost as good as copper fin tube . I have to build my overheat loop for loss of power and also considered placing some tubes under my tile floors. They are big and heavy,but will they work?

 

[Bob Rohr]

Sure, excellent find with large tube diameter. Copper is a bit better heat conductor compared to steel, but those would be fine for a dump rad.

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