These were the first mass-produced homes. Built after World War II, they all had hydronic radiant heating systems. Note the way they laid the tubing right on the ground, and used two-by-fours to hold it in place. When the wood rotted, the slab had a perfect place to crack, and that would be right where the copper tubes passed through. Today, these homes sell for more than $500,000. Contractors who work on the Levittown systems tell me that only about 15 percent of the original radiant systems are still working.
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.