Here is a wonderful little book from Hoffman Specialty from 1927 called How To Lock Out Air: The Heat Thief. It includes some great pictures. It makes the case for steam heating systems, shares how a one-pipe steam heating system operates, how to vacuumize a one-pipe steam heating system, why Hoffman No. 2 vacuum valves save one-third of your fuel, how Hoffman No. 2 vacuum valves pay for themselves in less than 2 years, as well as some customer testimonials. Special thanks to Alex Marx for doing the scan.
This booklet from 1905 showcases how American Radiator Company's radiators could become decorative pieces in a home. It highlights the "beauty in modern radiators" of tha...
American Radiator Company manufactured their Colonial Wall Radiators around 1905. The document attached below is an excerpt from The Ideal Fitter (1905) that states "The ...
Here are photos of a circa-1944 Perfex Series 155 Magic Dial Thermostat, as well as the instruction manual.