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Radiators and Pandemics: A Curious Marriage
This video is a recording of Dan Holohan's popular seminar Radiators and Pandemics: A Curious Marriage. It was hosted by The General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen on M...
Thin-Tube and Column Radiators
Dan Holohan talks about the differences between thin-tube radiators and column radiators for heating systems. He also shares some troubleshooting tips and advice on air-v...
Radiator Controls
In this video excerpt from the Dead Men’s Steam School seminar, Dan Holohan shares his knowledge about radiator controls. He talks about thermostatic radiator valves, pne...
Radiators Overheating? Here’s How To Cut Radiator Heat Output
Many old steam-heating systems are oversized as a result of the Spanish Influenza pandemic of 1918-19. The flu killed 50 million people worldwide. People became deathly a...
A Circular Radiator
Circular radiators date back to the early 1900s. They were assembled as one whole radiator or as halves for the purpose of encircling columns. When they were in halves, e...
Steven Gold's Mattress Radiator
Dan Holohan shares his knowledge about the first safe and successful steam radiator for house heating. Steven Gold patented his "mattress" radiator on October 3, 1854. It...
Radiator Covers
Should you box in those radiators? Let’s take a look at radiator enclosures. Some people use them because they think old radiators are ugly (I sure don’t).
Where to Find Used Radiators
Here are some places to find used and refurbished radiators in the United States and Canada. UNITED STATES ColoradoTons of Radiators - Stroman Plumbing and Heating, Inc. ...
3-D Printing Hoffman #7 Steam Radiator Valve Handles
Hoffman has not made this steam radiator valve since the 1930s. 3-D printing is used to create this otherwise obsolete part. Many thanks to Gordon Schweizer of All Steame...