The discussion revolves around identifying a ventilation box located near the floor in a provided image. Participants explore its purpose and specific terminology, focusing on heating elements and their types.
Participants generally agree on the identification of the object as a type of radiator, but there is uncertainty regarding its specific heating method (electric vs. hydronic).
Participants do not provide definitive evidence for their claims, and assumptions about the heating method remain unresolved.
Undoubtedly0 said:Hi all; an easy question for you. In the following picture, what is the ventilation box in the corner near the floor? Is there a particular name for these things? I see them everywhere.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/76/Duracraft_pedestal_fan.jpg
Thanks!
russ_watters said:Baseboard finned-tube (fintube) radiator: http://www.zehnder-rittling.com/downloads/rittling-finned-tube/
It may be electric or hydronic.