http://myhomeimprovementguides.com/why-do-we-not-use-a-fluid-with-a-higher-thermal-conductivity-than-water-in-central-heating-systems/ Home Improvement Tips Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:34:38 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 http://myhomeimprovementguides.com/why-do-we-not-use-a-fluid-with-a-higher-thermal-conductivity-than-water-in-central-heating-systems/#comment-1063 rlc Sun, 21 Feb 2010 05:41:25 +0000 http://myhomeimprovementguides.com/why-do-we-not-use-a-fluid-with-a-higher-thermal-conductivity-than-water-in-central-heating-systems/#comment-1063 Because water is the most cost effective - especially when you think that it may need to be drained reasonably often. Because water is the most cost effective – especially when you think that it may need to be drained reasonably often.

]]> http://myhomeimprovementguides.com/why-do-we-not-use-a-fluid-with-a-higher-thermal-conductivity-than-water-in-central-heating-systems/#comment-1062 Thomas E Sun, 21 Feb 2010 05:03:15 +0000 http://myhomeimprovementguides.com/why-do-we-not-use-a-fluid-with-a-higher-thermal-conductivity-than-water-in-central-heating-systems/#comment-1062 The conductivity doesn't matter that much, as the heated water is pumped around the system (rather than relying on the conduction of heat). I don't think additives alter the conductivity of the water as such, but it does prevent rust or other deposits being made inside the radiators (which would effectively insulate them and prevent the heat being transfered to the radiator) The conductivity doesn't matter that much, as the heated water is pumped around the system (rather than relying on the conduction of heat). I don't think additives alter the conductivity of the water as such, but it does prevent rust or other deposits being made inside the radiators (which would effectively insulate them and prevent the heat being transfered to the radiator)

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