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Alan (California Radiant) Forbes
Alan (California Radiant) Forbes Member Posts: 4,002
in THE MAIN WALL
A new customer called me last week and wanted me to come by and see his system. It hadn't been serviced since he bought the place and there are also some areas where he wants new radiators installed.

I'll be going there next Friday and he sent me some pictures. The previous owner said it was a steam system.

Many years ago, the house belonged to the owner of an NBA team............so I'm told.







8.33 lbs./gal. x 60 min./hr. x 20°ΔT = 10,000 BTU's/hour

Two btu per sq ft for degree difference for a slab

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  • EBEBRATT-Ed
    EBEBRATT-Ed Member Posts: 15,525
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    I don't see a gauge glass either. And it probably works fine the way it is. With gravity I would be cautious about adding radiators and disrupting what is their
    kcopp
  • Larry Weingarten
    Larry Weingarten Member Posts: 3,293
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    Hmmm, Maybe adding insulation to those nice red pipes will give you a bit more heat to have for a new radiator, though as @EBEBRATT-Ed says, caution is good. That riveted tank could date back to the 20s. :p

    Yours, Larry
  • WMno57
    WMno57 Member Posts: 1,265
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    That compression tank is Awesome! It deserves a retirement party and to live out it's golden years as a wine chiller bucket.

    Here is an article on how pressure vessels were made in the 1920s, and how they are modeled and certified today. This one is 17 x 56. Feet, not inches.

    https://www.pveng.com/riveted-vessels-post/
    I DIY.

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