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Mike T., Swampeast MO
Mike T., Swampeast MO Member Posts: 6,928
in THE MAIN WALL
Vapor? Vacuum? Pneumatic control?

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  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 18,218
    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
    Mike T., Swampeast MO Member Posts: 6,928
    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
    Steamhead Member Posts: 18,218
    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
    Edward A. Carey Member Posts: 48
    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
  • Unknown
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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
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