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DanHolohan
DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,526
in THE MAIN WALL
I just wrote 1,000 words on painting old radiators and the editor is asking me for some photos of same. Want to see your beauties in a beautiful magazine? Send them to <a href="mailto:dan@heatinghelp.com">dan@heatinghelp.com</a>. Thanks!
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  • MikeyB
    MikeyB Member Posts: 696
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    Radiators

    I know Gerry Gill has some sweet pictures of powder coated radiators on his website, he should have them put into the Magazine
  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,526
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    Those would be perfect.

    I hope he stops by. Thanks.
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  • Ron Jr._3
    Ron Jr._3 Member Posts: 603
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    Are there any pics

    of that beautifully painted rad Paul Lessard brought in by train from Mass. to your museum in Bethpage Dan ?



    Anyone keep in touch with Paul ?
  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,526
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    That's still in our office

    And I miss Paul.
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  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 16,835
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    Just sent you some

    for your review. These appeared on the previous version of the Wall. One was taken by someone else, I have their OK to send it as long as it's properly credited. 
    All Steamed Up, Inc.
    Towson, MD, USA
    Steam, Vapor & Hot-Water Heating Specialists
    Oil & Gas Burner Service
    Consulting
  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,526
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    Thanks!

    I'll pass them on with that note.
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  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,526
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    In-progress shots?

    The editor liked the photos I forwarded from you all but asked if I had any pics of in-progress repainting. Using the hot-dog roller or radiator brush, stripping the old paint, anything like that? It would make the article that much better.



    I appreciate any help you can give. Thanks!
    Retired and loving it.
  • Mark Eatherton
    Mark Eatherton Member Posts: 5,853
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    I just dropped a note to Gwen Healey

    the Radiator Ranger up at Breitenbush. She is up to her... ELBOWS, in radiators :-)



    Let's see what she produces.



    ME
    It's not so much a case of "You got what you paid for", as it is a matter of "You DIDN'T get what you DIDN'T pay for, and you're NOT going to get what you thought you were in the way of comfort". Borrowed from Heatboy.
  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,526
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    Thanks!

    Gwen rocks. 
    Retired and loving it.
  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 16,835
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    Don't have the in-progress pics

    but I did find the "before" pic of those rads- it's on the way.
    All Steamed Up, Inc.
    Towson, MD, USA
    Steam, Vapor & Hot-Water Heating Specialists
    Oil & Gas Burner Service
    Consulting
  • Radiator Ranger
    Radiator Ranger Member Posts: 81
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    Pictures of Radiators?

    Thanks, for the alert and enthusiasm, makes me smile. I'm quite beyond my elbows in radiators!



    The old house I live in (Breitenbush Hot Springs) is like an inside-out mansion. People stay in relatively small rooms / cabins connected by a forest landscape and a geothermal, district heating system. We use about 230 radiators to heat the facility.



    I acquire radiators, pull and replace the old fittings & pressure test them before they get primed, painted and returned to service. When I do the painting here I wash the units, etc. apply a flat black primer then apply the paint color of choice. We've also sent them out for sandblasting and painting and they look fantastic upon return. Someone told me last week he never imagined a radiator could look so good! They can get to looking rough around the edges after 100-125 years of standing still.



    I picked out several images that may work. I'lll send them along in small batches and include several of the after pictures here too. I hope you find some you can use!



    Gwen Healy - Radiator Ranger
    Gwen Healy - Radiator Ranger
  • Radiator Ranger
    Radiator Ranger Member Posts: 81
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    Going to try again

    Radiator pictures
    Gwen Healy - Radiator Ranger
  • Radiator Ranger
    Radiator Ranger Member Posts: 81
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    Will try posting pictures again

    below
    Gwen Healy - Radiator Ranger
  • Radiator Ranger
    Radiator Ranger Member Posts: 81
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    And again

    below
    Gwen Healy - Radiator Ranger
  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 16,835
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    What file format are you using?

    I believe it has to be .jpg or .pdf .
    All Steamed Up, Inc.
    Towson, MD, USA
    Steam, Vapor & Hot-Water Heating Specialists
    Oil & Gas Burner Service
    Consulting
  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,526
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    It does.

    Thanks for the help, Gwen!
    Retired and loving it.
  • Radiator Ranger
    Radiator Ranger Member Posts: 81
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    Another attempt at posting images

    They are .JPG files....



    I tried to set up a flickr account but can't figures that out either. Once way or another I'll post some radiator pictures soon.
    Gwen Healy - Radiator Ranger
  • JohnNY
    JohnNY Member Posts: 3,230
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    Painted Rad Pics

    Here's a before and after for a pipe radiator we did in SoHo.
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