Convector

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Convectors on Hot Water Heating System Hot Water – Convectors Hydronic Heating – Convectors

Text in the illustration

sheet metal cover
warm air out
cast iron convector (finned tube convectors are also used)
air is heated as it passes by convector
outside wall
cool air in
floor framing
cross-section

Generated explanation

The cross-section shows a cast iron hot-water convector mounted beside an outside wall, just above the floor. A sheet metal cover encloses the convector with openings at the bottom and top for airflow. Arrows show cool air entering at the bottom, rising as it is heated by the convector, and exiting as warm air near the top. The drawing also identifies the floor framing and notes that finned tube convectors are an alternative. No defect or improper installation is depicted.

Components

cast iron convector sheet metal cover outside wall floor framing air inlet air outlet

Materials

cast iron sheet metal wood