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Ask This Old House

bb_3
bb_3 Member Posts: 9
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Several months ago I got a call from the producers of Ask This Old House. They told me the story of a viewer that I have heard many times. Her third story apartment overheated, and they only way to stay comfortable was to open the windows.

The producer had “googled” 1 Pipe Steam controls and found Danfoss. He asked if we would be so kind as to send them a few controls to help their viewer.

I never realized what goes into making this show… Explain the complex to the masses is not quite as easy as it seems. My hat’s off to ATOH for explaining 1 Pipe Steam in general terms so that the average homeowner understands. There was not enough time to explain everything to look over, but be assured that it was done behind the scenes.

So Wallies, if you are driving through the area and see some opened windows this winter, realize it’s opportunity knocking to help provide a little comfort to an old building!

bb

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  • John Mills_3
    John Mills_3 Member Posts: 221
    I saw

    this episode. Richard put a thermostatically controlled vent on the steam radiator? Sounds like a pretty simple fix, something landlords that pay the heat should be doing themselves. Wouldn't it pay for itself rather quickly in energy savings vs tenants opening the windows?

    So the show asks vendors for contributions for their projects?
  • Christian Egli
    Christian Egli Member Posts: 277
    Good job

    Awoke early one morning. Turned on the TV set. Saw a 1991 rerun of "This Old House". Richard T., the resident plumber, was showing off some handy work they did to this magnificent old house's steam system.

    It no longer is a steam system.

    The smart homeowner insisted on keeping the antique and original heaters. Richard T. would have preferred ripping everything out it seemed, but had to content himself with a hot water conversion. The condensate return lines were replaced by dangling plastic tubes. It was a magnificent old house no more.

    Richard blurted out that his rationale had to do with wanting a heating-by-zones scheme. What the steam system did not or could not have been made to do? beats me!

    That episode disturbed me a lot.

    I am happy to hear that "This Old House" has now saved a steam system. Thanks to you, bb, and Danfoss.

    Has "This Old House" ever plugged HeatingHelp.com?

    Christian Egli

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