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Archive for 2014

Pierce Radiators

Here is a circa-1935 catalog from the Pierce, Butler Radiator Corp. showcasing their Pierce Eastwood Radiators, Pierce Wall Radiators and brackets, as well as radiator ra...

Published on 06/12/2014 3:55 PM
Posted in Heating Museum
Radiator Output Based on Temperature

This chart from Shaw-Perkins Radiators shows the various outputs in Btu/hr per square foot E.D.R. that you'll get at various steam pressures (including vacuum systems). T...

Published on 06/12/2014 3:18 PM
Posted in Heating Museum
Rome Brass Convectors

This document contains information and ratings for Rome Brass Radiators for concealed radiation from the Rome Brass Radiator Corp. Thanks to Frank "Steamhead" Wilsey for ...

Published on 06/12/2014 3:12 PM
Posted in Heating Museum
Round-Radiator Photos

Thanks to Scott Albrecht, Pipe Shop Repair Foreman, Planning Design & Construction, Cornell University for taking and sharing photos of these circular radiators.

Published on 06/12/2014 3:09 PM
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Scott Valve Company Radiators

The Scott Valve Company of Chicago printed this catalog in 1915 showcasing their radiators, along with radiator ratings. You'll find the Niagra radiator, the Triumph radi...

Published on 06/12/2014 3:08 PM
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Sun Radiators and Heaters

This unique circa-1905 catalog is from the U.S. Radiator and Boiler Company of Pittsburg, PA and contains some very hard-to-find radiator ratings for Sun Radiators and He...

Published on 06/12/2014 3:03 PM
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