Round Radiator at ebay

soot_seeker_2

The round Bundy found a home in Long Beach Ed's 1910 colonial. For $104.50, and about another yard in pipe it's making music with its friends on a one-pipe steam system.

Since it's rated at 54 sq. ft. EDR and only had a 1" supply taping and a 3/4" return, we piped the return through a 4' inverted loop into the bottom of the 1-1/2" supply runout.

Works like a champ. Now I just need a dead plant to sit on top. Maybe a palm tree wouldn't mind the 54 feet EDR...

Thanks, Steamhead, for the reference to the ratings. The photo shows the 300 lb. beast where we picked it up and before repainting.

Long Beach Ed

Mike T., Swampeast MO

for steam only it appears.

Round Radiator

zac_2

neat.

there is a store downtown in the town where i live that has this same exact radiator only black. they have a "CAUTION HOT!" sign hanging off it.

Brad White_9

A Classic

Seen a few of those at the bases of stairwells and in foyers. Potted plants, most often dead, adorned the top. Umbrellas hung or leaning against them to dry...

Let's monitor the bidding and see what the market dictates as the real value, shall we?

Steamhead (in transit)

That's a Bundy

the name "Griffing Iron Works" is a dead giveaway.

For ratings, go here:

http://www.heatinghelp.com/pdfs/92.pdf

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hr

He limits the bidding

by local pick up only, no shipping.

Guess I won't be bidding

hot rod

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Mike T., Swampeast MO

If you're really interested contact the seller. I've checked before and crating/shipping services are available in the NE. As long as the rad is in their area the cost is only "high" not "awful".

Paul Pollets

HR

I'm surprised you're not driving to NY to pick it up!! I'd be converting that puppy to a HW rad...I see 2 tappings.

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Tom M.

My town library has these.

they are around support columns in a large hall. They have float type hot water vents installed in the steam vent locations. I suppose the top half provides extra expansion but I wonder if the waterline causes corrosion on the inside of the radiator. Just thinking out loud.

Tom M.

hr

Too bad about the marble top

probably worth more than the radiator, and may have the owners $$ expectation too high. Since the reserve is not meet at 50 bucks?

I did notice the taps also. I'd love to have a round one. I also like the types with the bread box built in. I have my eye on one here in Springfield. Still attached and working, however

hot rod

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Steamhead (in transit)

Congratulations!

Bet everyone who sees it will want one....

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Mike T., Swampeast MO

Glad it found a new home where it will be providing heat for generations to come!

Long Beach Ed

Yes,

Glad it's not just a pedestal for some Greek statue.

Now if only I could find a set of those 8 lb. nickel plated valves with wood handles that don't say "Thiland" on them.

Anyone have some NOS old vales in 1" and 3/4", let me know...

- Ed

Long Beach Ed

Everyone who sees it...

...will think I'm nuts.

hr

Yeah!!

Nice that you have it cranking already.

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Mike T., Swampeast MO

Will keep my eyes out for the valves. Have plenty of original water valves from ¾" to 1¼", but no steam. Tailpieces still inside of the old 2" x tapping bushings...

John Mills_5

Here's

another neat one:

http://www.independentinspectors.org/photo35-sept03.html

Steamhead (in transit)

Ed, call Ken Kunz at Gorton

908-276-1323. He has some in the basement there, not sure what sizes, beautiful nickel-plated lever-handle plug-cock units. Tell him I sent you.

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Dave Stroman

I wish I could just travel around the country collecting old radiators. I see them on eBay all the time. No one even bids on them most of the time.

I have about a dozen brand new coin vents with the wooden knobs. I have been saving them for that special job.

Dave in Denver

Timco

Does anyone still make the wood knob coin vents? Been wondering for a while. Love to find a source...

Tim