Steam Radiator brand identification

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MarkZeh
MarkZeh Posts: 54
in Strictly Steam

Hello fellow steam brothers, need help identifying this brand Rad as I have a few. Fow reference, 5 tube rad measures 8" in width and 25" in height, 15 sections at ~ 38" in length. Note tap port/point just above the end plug. Looks like 1920s to 1930s styling similar to Arcos. Top end plug has a triangular shaped logo, might be an A plus other figures IDK. Pics are attached.

many thanks for all the help.

HNY and best regards

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  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Posts: 18,976

    Hard to make out what's on the plug, the pics are a bit out of focus.

    The radiator itself, according to your measurements, should be a standard type of large-tube radiator similar to the American Corto, National Aero and others. Ratings were standardized by then so any large-tube chart should apply.

    Co-Founder, All Steamed Up, Inc.

    Semi-retired

    Baltimore, MD, USA

  • MarkZeh
    MarkZeh Posts: 54

    Steamhead, hello, hope all is well with you and HNY. You have previously helped me with a few other issues in the past, and I Thank You very much. Rad dimensions are similar to Arco Corto. 8 x 26 for 5 tube falls in line with Arco Corto but mine are 25" high. Guess worse case is that I tool down the listed EDR by 5%, should be close enough for my Btu calcs. I will see if I can remove some paint off the plug for a better pic. Looked clear enough but have never seem that type of logo before as well as a tap point just above the plug. Most likely you have.

    Again, thank you for all your help

    best

  • RTW
    RTW Posts: 285
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    Looks a lot like the Greek Delta symbol, just sayin

    Regards,

    RTW

  • MarkZeh
    MarkZeh Posts: 54

    Appears after long search from downloads in the HH Wall - Museum, Rad brand was identified as H.B. Smiths 144"s. sizing and design match as well as the position of the tap just above the top radiator plug.

  • MarkZeh
    MarkZeh Posts: 54

    Meanwhile, have obtained an old Victorian era Rad from a bldg in the Bronx NY. Not positive, but believe she is an old Arco - Rococo style. She stands 43" tall, approx 7-1/4 wide with 7 sections, 2 columns only. Can someone plz verify manf of this Rad. Looking to have her cleaned like new and installed somewhere in my home.

    Many thanks

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  • mattmia2
    mattmia2 Posts: 18,238

    it will say roccoco near the bottom tapping if it is one. but it looks like it is.

  • Dave in QCA
    Dave in QCA Posts: 1,811

    I'm 95% sure that the radiator you show is made by Kewanee and it is their copycat version American Radiator's rococo model. The pattern is nearly identical, but not exactly. I think I have a Kewanee catalog that I could dig out if anyone doubts me.

    Dave in Quad Cities, America
    Weil-McLain 680 with Riello 2-stage burner, December 2012. Firing rate=375MBH Low, 690MBH Hi.
    System = Early Dunham 2-pipe Vacuo-Vapor (inlet and outlet both at bottom of radiators) Traps are Dunham #2 rebuilt w. Barnes-Jones Cage Units, Dunham-Bush 1E, Mepco 1E, and Armstrong TS-2. All valves haveTunstall orifices sized at 8 oz.
    Current connected load EDR= 1,259 sq ft, Original system EDR = 2,100 sq ft Vaporstat, 13 oz cutout, 4 oz cutin - Temp. control Tekmar 279.
    http://grandviewdavenport.com
  • TheClevelandSteamer
    TheClevelandSteamer Posts: 30

    Definitely not a Rococo.

  • Dave in QCA
    Dave in QCA Posts: 1,811
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    Here is my kewanee "rococo"

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    Dave in Quad Cities, America
    Weil-McLain 680 with Riello 2-stage burner, December 2012. Firing rate=375MBH Low, 690MBH Hi.
    System = Early Dunham 2-pipe Vacuo-Vapor (inlet and outlet both at bottom of radiators) Traps are Dunham #2 rebuilt w. Barnes-Jones Cage Units, Dunham-Bush 1E, Mepco 1E, and Armstrong TS-2. All valves haveTunstall orifices sized at 8 oz.
    Current connected load EDR= 1,259 sq ft, Original system EDR = 2,100 sq ft Vaporstat, 13 oz cutout, 4 oz cutin - Temp. control Tekmar 279.
    http://grandviewdavenport.com
  • mattmia2
    mattmia2 Posts: 18,238

    is that a steam only radiator where the top sections aren't connected?

  • Dave in QCA
    Dave in QCA Posts: 1,811

    My example is steam only.

    Dave in Quad Cities, America
    Weil-McLain 680 with Riello 2-stage burner, December 2012. Firing rate=375MBH Low, 690MBH Hi.
    System = Early Dunham 2-pipe Vacuo-Vapor (inlet and outlet both at bottom of radiators) Traps are Dunham #2 rebuilt w. Barnes-Jones Cage Units, Dunham-Bush 1E, Mepco 1E, and Armstrong TS-2. All valves haveTunstall orifices sized at 8 oz.
    Current connected load EDR= 1,259 sq ft, Original system EDR = 2,100 sq ft Vaporstat, 13 oz cutout, 4 oz cutin - Temp. control Tekmar 279.
    http://grandviewdavenport.com

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