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Take a stroll through HVAC history in our Heating Museum. This section of our website preserves history and answers that so-important question: What the heck is that thing? Whenever you run across anything unusual, chances are you’ll find the old literature about it right here.

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Murray Radiators

These ratings for Murray Radiators from American Radiators are very hard to come by. And thanks to Gerry Gill for finding and sharing the Murray patent, which you'll also...

Published on 06/12/2014 4:04 PM
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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
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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
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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
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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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