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Help with EDR

KC_Jones
KC_Jones Member Posts: 5,840
in Strictly Steam
So my wife came across this radiator for sale and really likes it. So, I need to see what the EDR is to see if it will work in my daughters room. I'm sure it will be over sized, but I'd like to know how over sized before going down this rabbit hole. If anyone has any idea I would appreciate it. Oh I am working on getting the flat and height dimensions from the seller and can post them once I get them.

2014 Weil Mclain EG-40
EcoSteam ES-20 Advanced Boiler Control
Boiler pictures updated 2/21/15
Erin Holohan Haskell

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  • Intplm.
    Intplm. Member Posts: 2,200
    @KC_Jones That is a beautiful radiator !!
    Do the sections go all the way to the back ?
  • KC_Jones
    KC_Jones Member Posts: 5,840
    Another angle. I am hoping they get back to me with the dimensions so I can figure this out.

    2014 Weil Mclain EG-40
    EcoSteam ES-20 Advanced Boiler Control
    Boiler pictures updated 2/21/15
  • ChrisJ
    ChrisJ Member Posts: 16,317
    I'm betting it's around 25-30sqft.

    Single pipe 392sqft system with an EG-40 rated for 325sqft and it's silent and balanced at all times.

  • ethicalpaul
    ethicalpaul Member Posts: 6,678
    edited April 2019
    The answer is “buy it!” You are so lucky she cares enough to even look at a radiator!

    As I’m sure you know, you could insulate the back corner and/or the top

    NJ Steam Homeowner.
    Free NJ and remote steam advice: https://heatinghelp.com/find-a-contractor/detail/new-jersey-steam-help/
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  • Dave in QCA
    Dave in QCA Member Posts: 1,788
    This looks very similar, yet not exactly the same, as the very old vertical pipe style radiator. In those radiators that are roughly 34-38" tall, they are figured at 1 sq ft per pipe. Not, it looks like your vertical elements are paired, and then, the individual piece looks like it may be larger than a 1" pipe.

    Dave in Quad Cities, America
    Weil-McLain 680 with Riello 2-stage burner, December 2012. Firing rate=375MBH Low, 690MBH Hi.
    System = Early Dunham 2-pipe Vacuo-Vapor (inlet and outlet both at bottom of radiators) Traps are Dunham #2 rebuilt w. Barnes-Jones Cage Units, Dunham-Bush 1E, Mepco 1E, and Armstrong TS-2. All valves haveTunstall orifices sized at 8 oz.
    Current connected load EDR= 1,259 sq ft, Original system EDR = 2,100 sq ft Vaporstat, 13 oz cutout, 4 oz cutin - Temp. control Tekmar 279.
    http://grandviewdavenport.com
  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 17,387
    Does it say "A. A. Griffing Iron Co" on the base? If so, it's a Bundy, and the ratings are here:

    https://heatinghelp.com/heating-museum/bundy-radiators-for-steam-and-hot-water-also-heating-specialties-c-1894/
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    KC_Jones
  • Jamie Hall
    Jamie Hall Member Posts: 24,882
    Cool! If it's oversize in terms of radiation, just put a really slow vent on it.
    Br. Jamie, osb
    Building superintendent/caretaker, 7200 sq. ft. historic house museum with dependencies in New England
    Intplm.ethicalpaul
  • KC_Jones
    KC_Jones Member Posts: 5,840
    edited April 2019
    Steamhead said:

    Does it say "A. A. Griffing Iron Co" on the base? If so, it's a Bundy, and the ratings are here:

    https://heatinghelp.com/heating-museum/bundy-radiators-for-steam-and-hot-water-also-heating-specialties-c-1894/

    That's what they said it is.

    36" tall 15" each side.
    2014 Weil Mclain EG-40
    EcoSteam ES-20 Advanced Boiler Control
    Boiler pictures updated 2/21/15
  • KC_Jones
    KC_Jones Member Posts: 5,840
    Survey says, 30 EDR. Slightly larger than what is in the room now, but it shouldn't be a problem. Just made him an offer see what he says. Sounds like he tore out the steam system, I asked if he had any others and if so I will let everyone know.
    2014 Weil Mclain EG-40
    EcoSteam ES-20 Advanced Boiler Control
    Boiler pictures updated 2/21/15
  • ChrisJ
    ChrisJ Member Posts: 16,317
    > @KC_Jones said:
    > Survey says, 30 EDR. Slightly larger than what is in the room now, but it shouldn't be a problem. Just made him an offer see what he says. Sounds like he tore out the steam system, I asked if he had any others and if so I will let everyone know.

    Ahem. :p

    Single pipe 392sqft system with an EG-40 rated for 325sqft and it's silent and balanced at all times.

    SeanBeans
  • KC_Jones
    KC_Jones Member Posts: 5,840
    @Steamhead thanks for the help!
    2014 Weil Mclain EG-40
    EcoSteam ES-20 Advanced Boiler Control
    Boiler pictures updated 2/21/15
  • KC_Jones
    KC_Jones Member Posts: 5,840
    Well looks like I will be picking this up on Sunday the 28th. 3 1/2 hour drive, so it will be a family road trip. Daughter and wife are excited. Pictures are of current room status, so it will be a while before it's installed. lol




    2014 Weil Mclain EG-40
    EcoSteam ES-20 Advanced Boiler Control
    Boiler pictures updated 2/21/15
    ethicalpaul
  • Fred
    Fred Member Posts: 8,542
    That's a great radiator @KC_Jones !
  • KC_Jones
    KC_Jones Member Posts: 5,840
    It’s mine along with 2 others, one of which is a wall radiator. I paid for the Bundy, but the other 2 were dirt cheap (2 digits for both). He had more Bundy straight ones that he had sold, supposedly one went to Long Island and this was in upstate PA.
    2014 Weil Mclain EG-40
    EcoSteam ES-20 Advanced Boiler Control
    Boiler pictures updated 2/21/15
    ethicalpaul
  • Fred
    Fred Member Posts: 8,542
    Lucky you @KC_Jones !
  • KC_Jones
    KC_Jones Member Posts: 5,840
    @Steamhead Do you have any idea when they stopped manufacturing these? I am just curious about the age of this piece. I haven't had a chance to give it a close examination yet so not sure if there may be any clues on the radiator itself.

    It's a beautiful piece, will look even better once it's cleaned up and repainted. My daughter wants to paint it a gold tone, but the wife is totally against that. I think a bronze or gold tone would look great. We will see which woman wins....kind of puts me in a lose lose situation. lol
    2014 Weil Mclain EG-40
    EcoSteam ES-20 Advanced Boiler Control
    Boiler pictures updated 2/21/15
    ethicalpaul
  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 17,387
    Not sure, but they don't seem to show up in buildings built after 1900..................
    All Steamed Up, Inc.
    Towson, MD, USA
    Steam, Vapor & Hot-Water Heating Specialists
    Oil & Gas Burner Service
    Consulting
  • Jamie Hall
    Jamie Hall Member Posts: 24,882
    With regard to the colour choice, @KC_Jones -- the second most useful phrase is "I just work here" (the first is shorter: "yes, dear") >:)
    Br. Jamie, osb
    Building superintendent/caretaker, 7200 sq. ft. historic house museum with dependencies in New England
    Intplm.SeanBeans
  • KC_Jones
    KC_Jones Member Posts: 5,840
    edited April 2019
    Steamhead said:

    Not sure, but they don't seem to show up in buildings built after 1900..................

    That's good enough for me, it was looking like 1800's to me, but wanted some verification. I'm pretty sure my house didn't originally have central heat with the steam being added some time later. So in theory, if that's true, this wouldn't be out of place in the house. Not that I am hardcore into restoration.

    Some day I will take the time to research my deed and figure out how old the house actually is.
    2014 Weil Mclain EG-40
    EcoSteam ES-20 Advanced Boiler Control
    Boiler pictures updated 2/21/15
    ethicalpaul

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