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Old German radiators

DanHolohan
DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,600
in THE MAIN WALL
Spotted these seven-foot-tall beauties in a German castle this week.
Retired and loving it.
Robert O'Connor_12Harvey RamerTinman

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  • hot_rod
    hot_rod Member Posts: 23,382
    Nice, tell us more about your ISHing trip
    Bob "hot rod" Rohr
    trainer for Caleffi NA
    Living the hydronic dream
  • jonny88
    jonny88 Member Posts: 1,139
    How come my wife does not get excited by these pics.Far more beautiful than a mountain......
  • kcopp
    kcopp Member Posts: 4,472
    What was the design day operating temp?
  • RobG
    RobG Member Posts: 1,850
    What kind of pipe are they using to get those funky bends?
  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,600
    Both the radiators and pipes were made of steel. This was the first building to get central heating in Germany.
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schlosshotel_Kronberg
    Retired and loving it.
  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 17,380
    Did you get a boiler room tour?
    All Steamed Up, Inc.
    Towson, MD, USA
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  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,600
    edited March 2015
    No. I was at a fancy party and didn't want to be that guy. o:)
    Retired and loving it.
  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 17,380
    Well, I toured some boiler rooms in Japan..... B)
    All Steamed Up, Inc.
    Towson, MD, USA
    Steam, Vapor & Hot-Water Heating Specialists
    Oil & Gas Burner Service
    Consulting
    jonny88
  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,600
    I know you're not shy. ;)
    Retired and loving it.
  • vaporvac
    vaporvac Member Posts: 1,520
    They were probably afraid it was piped wrong. :)
    Two-pipe Trane vaporvacuum system; 1466 edr
    Twinned, staged Slantfin TR50s piped into 4" header with Riello G400 burners; 240K lead, 200K lag Btus. Controlled by Taco Relay and Honeywell RTH6580WF
    wogpa67SWEIjonny88

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