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Help identifying this radiator

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Wayne Heid
Wayne Heid Member Posts: 49
in Strictly Steam
I found this radiator while performing a heat load and radiator survey. It looks vaguely familiar but I can't identify it from any of my books. Anyone recognize the logo on the plug?



Wayne

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  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 18,873
    That's a "Corto"

    made by American Radiator Co. You should find the name around the bottom pipe tapping.



    Cortos were made in two patterns. The original had a section spacing of 2 inches, and had non-standard EDR ratings. Later models used the standard 2-1/2" spacing, and are similar to other large-tube rads.

    Co-Founder, All Steamed Up, Inc.

    Semi-retired

    Baltimore, MD, USA

  • Wayne Heid
    Wayne Heid Member Posts: 49
    Corto EDR

    Thanks Frank. The lettering at the bottom tapping is obscured by multiple layers of paint but I believe you're right (as usual). The sections are 2" c-c. Any idea how to calculate the EDR for these? I have a house full of them. This particular one is 23" high, 5 tube, 18 section. Do I dare extrapolate from the 2-1/2" tables?



    Wayne
  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 18,873
    edited August 2011
    Here you go

    I thought I'd sent this to Dan, but it isn't in the Library. It comes from the 1925 "Ideal Fitter". Dan, feel free to include it.

    Co-Founder, All Steamed Up, Inc.

    Semi-retired

    Baltimore, MD, USA

  • Wayne Heid
    Wayne Heid Member Posts: 49
    Perfect.

    Thanks so much.



    Wayne
  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,732
    Thanks, Steamhead

    Could you send me that as a pdf when you have the time. I'll add it to the Library. 
    Retired and loving it.
  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 18,873
    On the way

    just got power back to my house. 

    Co-Founder, All Steamed Up, Inc.

    Semi-retired

    Baltimore, MD, USA

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