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Mike T., Swampeast MO

Vapor? Vacuum? Pneumatic control?

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Steamhead

Gas-fired radiator

now illegal in most cities because it's unvented, and can set the curtains on fire. Probably made by James Clow & Sons.

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Mike T., Swampeast MO

Scary

I don't even trust "vent-free" gas logs with oxygen depletion sensors.

Wasn't thinking of buying, just wondered what it was.

Thanks!

Steamhead

I bought one once

just for the heck of it- was only $20 or so- never gonna hook it up, but it'll be a great museum piece once I clean it up.

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Edward A. Carey

Gas fired rad

You know something, this is what I love about this forum. You never stop learning.

After over 30 years in the HVAC industry, I have seen a lot of very strange stuff, however I have never before seen a gas fired radiator.

I see a steam type vent, and what appears to be the air shutter. Could someone elaborate a bit on how the gas rad generally works, pilot assy, gets it's water, temp control, etc.

Thanks in advance,

Regards,
Edward A. Carey

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Jerry Sienfeld's apartment

uses these radiators on TV. You put an inch of water in them and check it for water every other week. Run it like a space heater, turn it on and off as needed. They ran up to 5 psi steam, and modulated the flame back at 5 lbs. steam pressure.

Seems to me that it disperses radiant heat better than the small flame by itself. Otherwise, it seems exactly like a direct fired gas heater, 100% efficient.

Noel