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  • May 29, 2011, 07:35 AM
    house10461
    Can baseboard radiators prespire due to humidity?
    Hi,

    I have a situation where I think the baseboards radiators in an apartment are sweating due to the humidity and now warmer tempertures here in NYC in an apartment. Is this possible? I see some wetness underneath a few area's of the baseboards in different areas.

    Thanks,

    Sacha
  • May 29, 2011, 08:25 AM
    tkrussell
    Humidity in the air can condense on cold metal, but the metal is at room temperature, and I doubt moisture would condense on room temp metal.

    Since you posted in the electric forum, have to assume you have, or think you have, electric heat.

    Is it possible you have water filled radiators? If so, the cold water will help moisture condense on the metal.

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