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Gordo & Steamhead were at my place
Ex Maine Doug
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<strong><span style="color:#ff0000">Twas the week before Christmas when all through the place
Were all sorts of noises that we could not trace
</span><span style="color:#00ff00">It bacame clear that what was needed I think
Were the two guys from All Steamed Up Inc
</span><span style="color:#ff0000">The wrenches were hung by the boiler with care
For Gordo and Steamhead would soon be there</span>
<span style="color:#00ff00">I measured pipes while snug in my bed
While visions of steam vents danced in my head
</span><span style="color:#ff0000">Then from the cast iron there arose such a clatter
I opened Dan's book to see what was the matter</span>
<span style="color:#00ff00">Around the house I went to find the loud clang
I hope these guys can fix this big bang
</span><span style="color:#ff0000">To silence the pssst pssst they surely will know
As the boiler makes bubbles in the basement below</span>
<span style="color:#00ff00">When, what to my wondering eyes should appear
It looks like that white van is coming right here</span>
<span style="color:#ff0000">The driver was tall and he brought a tool bag
His name was Gordon so it said on the tag</span>
<span style="color:#00ff00">More rapid than eagles that steamer we'll tame
And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name</span>
<span style="color:#ff0000">Now, Gorton! now Hoffman ! and Adjustable all
Let go of the air as you learned from the Wall
</span><span style="color:#00ff00">The dry steam to the rads it should really fly
When it meets with an obstacle we vent to the sky</span>
<span style="color:#ff0000">And at the ends of the mains add a number one or two
It is amazing what these nice Hoffmans can do</span>
<span style="color:#00ff00">A bundle of tools and big wrench on his back
With sight glass and Testo carried in his pack</span>
<span style="color:#ff0000">He went down to the basement to make the steam merry
Without "We Got STEAM Heat" this could be scary
</span><span style="color:#00ff00">Frank will be here later I thought you should know
He is fixing a burner as it is expected to snow
</span><span style="color:#ff0000">The pigtail was plugged and the sight glass was dirty
With no movement on the guage from zero to thirty
</span><span style="color:#00ff00">In no time at all water was ready to be heated
But first some radiators needed to be treated</span>
<span style="color:#ff0000">With a level and spacers they got a new tilt
So they could drain the way they were built
</span><span style="color:#00ff00">Then the gas was turned on to boil and bubble
And we wandered around looking for trouble
</span><span style="color:#ff0000">Three vents were replaced as the steam went to work
The needle on new guage would jiggle and jerk</span>
<span style="color:#00ff00">Now steam in the mains was starting to rise
No clanging and banging was a pleasant surprise</span>
<span style="color:#ff0000">At the end of the test Frank drilled a hole in the main
And added a vent for some speed we could gain
</span><span style="color:#00ff00">In the stack went the test probe to measure the gas
It sniffed and smiled and said this burner shall pass</span>
<span style="color:#ff0000">We are done they announced and carried stuff to the vans
Then came back in for a cookie and wash all their hands</span>
<span style="color:#00ff00">And I heard them say as they drove out of sight
<span style="font-size:16pt">Happy Steaming to all , and to all a good-night</span></span></strong>
<strong><span style="color:#ff0000">Twas the week before Christmas when all through the place
Were all sorts of noises that we could not trace
</span><span style="color:#00ff00">It bacame clear that what was needed I think
Were the two guys from All Steamed Up Inc
</span><span style="color:#ff0000">The wrenches were hung by the boiler with care
For Gordo and Steamhead would soon be there</span>
<span style="color:#00ff00">I measured pipes while snug in my bed
While visions of steam vents danced in my head
</span><span style="color:#ff0000">Then from the cast iron there arose such a clatter
I opened Dan's book to see what was the matter</span>
<span style="color:#00ff00">Around the house I went to find the loud clang
I hope these guys can fix this big bang
</span><span style="color:#ff0000">To silence the pssst pssst they surely will know
As the boiler makes bubbles in the basement below</span>
<span style="color:#00ff00">When, what to my wondering eyes should appear
It looks like that white van is coming right here</span>
<span style="color:#ff0000">The driver was tall and he brought a tool bag
His name was Gordon so it said on the tag</span>
<span style="color:#00ff00">More rapid than eagles that steamer we'll tame
And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name</span>
<span style="color:#ff0000">Now, Gorton! now Hoffman ! and Adjustable all
Let go of the air as you learned from the Wall
</span><span style="color:#00ff00">The dry steam to the rads it should really fly
When it meets with an obstacle we vent to the sky</span>
<span style="color:#ff0000">And at the ends of the mains add a number one or two
It is amazing what these nice Hoffmans can do</span>
<span style="color:#00ff00">A bundle of tools and big wrench on his back
With sight glass and Testo carried in his pack</span>
<span style="color:#ff0000">He went down to the basement to make the steam merry
Without "We Got STEAM Heat" this could be scary
</span><span style="color:#00ff00">Frank will be here later I thought you should know
He is fixing a burner as it is expected to snow
</span><span style="color:#ff0000">The pigtail was plugged and the sight glass was dirty
With no movement on the guage from zero to thirty
</span><span style="color:#00ff00">In no time at all water was ready to be heated
But first some radiators needed to be treated</span>
<span style="color:#ff0000">With a level and spacers they got a new tilt
So they could drain the way they were built
</span><span style="color:#00ff00">Then the gas was turned on to boil and bubble
And we wandered around looking for trouble
</span><span style="color:#ff0000">Three vents were replaced as the steam went to work
The needle on new guage would jiggle and jerk</span>
<span style="color:#00ff00">Now steam in the mains was starting to rise
No clanging and banging was a pleasant surprise</span>
<span style="color:#ff0000">At the end of the test Frank drilled a hole in the main
And added a vent for some speed we could gain
</span><span style="color:#00ff00">In the stack went the test probe to measure the gas
It sniffed and smiled and said this burner shall pass</span>
<span style="color:#ff0000">We are done they announced and carried stuff to the vans
Then came back in for a cookie and wash all their hands</span>
<span style="color:#00ff00">And I heard them say as they drove out of sight
<span style="font-size:16pt">Happy Steaming to all , and to all a good-night</span></span></strong>
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Thanks
What a great story, a couple of great guys!!!!!!
Thank you for a smile and have a great holiday!!!!0 -
great tale
Doug ..
You spun a great tale, that must I say.
I'm glad you are toasty, have a steamy great day.
jpf1-pipe Homeowner - Queens, NYC
NEW: SlantFin Intrepid TR-30 + Tankless + Riello 40-F5 @ 0.85gph | OLD: Fitzgibbons 402 boiler + Beckett "SR" Oil Gun @ 1.75gph
installed: 0-20oz/si gauge | vaporstat | hour-meter | gortons on all rads | 1pc G#2 + 1pc G#1 on each of 2 mains
Connected EDR load: 371 sf venting load: 2.95cfm vent capacity: 4.62cfm
my NEW system pics | my OLD system pics0 -
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Thanks, Doug
We enjoyed working with you!All Steamed Up, Inc.
Towson, MD, USA
Steam, Vapor & Hot-Water Heating Specialists
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Wonderful!
And a fine tribute to two great professionals. Thanks.Retired and loving it.0 -
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The steam heat in my son’s law firm office is still cooking. A Craftsman style house built in 1925, it had one power outlet on the second floor. We moved in for a year to do a major rehab and saved the steam heat with the help from the dynamic duo. Unfortunately my son wanted his office and suggested we moved out, free rent for the year though.
Thanks for reposting that Erin.
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Brilliant!!—NBC0
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Creative, informative and entertaining!0
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That was awesomePeter Owens
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