cast iron radiators

Heavy heating units

Cast iron radiators are heavy, ribbed heating units made of molded cast iron, typically connected to a boiler system that circulates hot water or steam.

Common in older buildings, they're prized for their durability and the steady, radiant heat they produce.

The sectional design allows heat to radiate from multiple surfaces: The old cast iron radiators clanked and hissed but kept the apartment warm all winter.

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G