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The Dunham Vapor System

This circa-1916 bulletin contains helpful information about the Dunham Vapor Heating System. Thanks to David Cordes for sharing.

Published on 06/16/2014 2:55 PM
Posted in Heating Museum
The Dunham Victory Line

The Dunham Victory line appeared in 1943 and had to meet Government specifications since we were at war. Note how the Vari-Vac system was then called the Dunham Coordinat...

Published on 06/16/2014 2:50 PM
Posted in Heating Museum
The Heating Plant by H.W. Means

Thanks to John Van Hoesen for finding and sharing this interesting article about how to fire a steam boiler in an elementary school, circa 1916. It urges the fireman to k...

Published on 06/16/2014 2:47 PM
Posted in Heating Museum
The Steam Loop

This is an interesting article about the steam loop from The Manufacturer and Builder magazine, January, 1892. It still works today.

Published on 06/16/2014 2:43 PM
Posted in Heating Museum
Thermostatic Radiator Traps

Here is a nice explanation of thermostatic traps by Austin Roche, Chief Engineer for Hoffman Specialty. This appeared on June 13, 1952.

Published on 06/16/2014 2:41 PM
Posted in Heating Museum