I am running into cracked pipes and several cracked cast iron radiators during a review of an old house heating system. There are also cracked added copper pipes in perimeter walls at the front porch.
How deep to I go before I abort the
Pros: efficiency, better/faster/precise temperature control.
cons: $$$$
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