r/homerenovations • u/Ok-Sort-8191 • 22d ago

Pipes / Shelf - pic attached

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Hello everyone,

In my basement, there is this fixture that connects via some pipes. I am note sure if these pipes are connected to something or they were just put there to create a shelf. What are your thoughts and how would you approach this if you would want to take them out.

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u/chimilinga 22d ago

What's above the pipes where they go through the ceiling?

What's on the other side where they go through the wall?

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u/Certain_Concept 21d ago

Do you have radiators in your home?

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u/Ok-Sort-8191 21d ago

Yes. Steam radiators

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u/Certain_Concept 20d ago

I bet that's what they are. Those look exactly like the pipes my old house had for the steam radiators. You definitely don't want to break those since you could cause a leak of very hot water everywhere.

You can touch the pipes when you turn the radiators back on during the winter. They should be warm to the touch.