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Clow Gasteam Radiator

Dave Stroman
Dave Stroman Member Posts: 766
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Here is a really cool radiator I just aquired. Anyone ever see one like this? It is a gas fired steam radiator. It has a regulator that cuts the gas as it builds steam pressure and an old non-electric valve to dial in the temp. you want. Dug it out of an old garage that was being demoed. Not sure what I am going to do with it but was too cool to just trash. I love these old things.

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  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 17,387
    I have one of those stored away

    In most places they are illegal to use nowadays. Yours looks like a later model with a vent connection. All the other ones I've seen were unvented. These units ran the risk of setting curtains on fire, which is another reason they were outlawed.

    It might be possible to remove the burners and use it as a regular steam radiator.

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  • Dave Stroman
    Dave Stroman Member Posts: 766


    I think I will keep it just the way it is and use it for a garage or shop of some kind just for short term temp heater.

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  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 17,387
    If you do that

    keep a close eye on CO levels. You never know........

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  • Dave Stroman
    Dave Stroman Member Posts: 766


    Yes, I know, I will probably not really install it for a costumer, perhaps just for myself.

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  • Mark Eatherton1
    Mark Eatherton1 Member Posts: 2,542
    Heck Dave...

    I'll take it off your hands. Donate it to Red Rocks and I can get you a recipt for the retail value of the
    appliance:-) We do that all the time for the equipment we get donated there. You can stick you company name all over it if you want!

    ME
  • Dave Stroman
    Dave Stroman Member Posts: 766


    Hey Mark, I'll think about that and get back to you. What are you going to do with it anyway?

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  • Mark Eatherton1
    Mark Eatherton1 Member Posts: 2,542
    Heck, I dunno...

    maybe install it in John Breece's office:-)

    Actually, I'd just have it for show to show the guys the early days of hydronic heating. Probably wouldn't even put a fire under it.

    Thanks for considering.

    ME
  • clammy
    clammy Member Posts: 3,163
    way cool

    that's just way cool i'de keep it if i found it but ibelieve i'de clean her up and let her steam up that is way to cool to go to the trash i'de agree great find and a great piece of american heating history congrades dave

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    NJ Master HVAC Lic.
    Mahwah, NJ
    Specializing in steam and hydronic heating

  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,601
    We have one of those in the museum.

    I also have their catalog. They were still selling those in the early-60s.

    You can also see them in Jerry Seinfeld's apartment on the TV reruns. They make nice props!
    Retired and loving it.
  • scrook_2
    scrook_2 Member Posts: 610
    Seinfeld...

    Isn't there one in Jerry Seinfeld's NYC apartment?
  • scrook_2
    scrook_2 Member Posts: 610
    Oops...

    I didn't read Dan's post, above!
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