How Do You Install A Hot Water Baseboard System?
Hot water baseboard systems are an efficient and effective way to heat the rooms in your home. They work by directing hot water through pipes in baseboards that you install in your rooms. A separate boiler heats the water that flows through the pipes that go to each of the baseboard units. You should keep in mind that the farther a unit is from the boiler, the less heat it is capable of producing, unless your system includes a flow control valve that stabilizes the heat in each unit. Hot water baseboard systems are not easy to install. You should be able to handle the installation of the baseboards and some of the piping, but in most instances you’ll need the help of a plumber to lay out the loops and install the boiler. In any case, always consult the manufacturer’s instructions for specifics about your particular brand of baseboard hot water heat. Contact a plumber to install your boiler and plumbing pipes so you can hook the baseboard plumbing into the hot water system. Ask if he ca
