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Dunham Differential System

This document outlines the Dunham Differential System for heating. Thanks to Frank "Steamhead" Wilsey for finding, scanning and sharing this rare information with us.

Published on 06/16/2014 5:20 PM
Posted in Heating Museum
Dunham Heating System Handbook No. 414

Here's a link to a PDF of the Second Edition of the Dunham Handbook. Special thanks to Colin Rush, who found it and shared the news with us. There's no date on this one b...

Published on 06/16/2014 5:13 PM
Posted in Heating Museum
Edgar Wiley Vapor System Patents

Here are patents for the components to E.C. Wiley's vapor heating system from 1916. Thanks to Steve Pajek and Gerry Gill for sharing these patents with us.

Published on 06/16/2014 5:07 PM
Posted in Heating Museum
European Heating Systems in 1907

Thanks to Frank "Steamhead" Wilsey for finding and sharing these pages from Heating By Steam and Water: A Practical Treatise on House Heating, published in 1907. He tells...

Published on 06/16/2014 5:05 PM
Posted in Heating Museum
Gorton Radiator Valve Patent

Here is a circa 1908 patent for one of Joseph Gorton's early ideas, his radiator appliance or valve. Thanks to Steve Pajek for finding and sharing this heating equipment ...

Published on 06/16/2014 4:59 PM
Posted in Heating Museum
Hoffman Boiler Return Trap Patent

This circa-1936 patent is for the Hoffman Specialty Company's boiler return trap for heating systems. Thanks to Gerry Gill for finding this patent, and for sharing it wit...

Published on 06/16/2014 4:57 PM
Posted in Heating Museum