The author uncovers an early Trane float air vent—offering a look at coal-era steam heating design, failed radiator traps, and what contractors should watch for in aging two-pipe systems. The first ...

So, I live in an old brownstone in Brooklyn, and it has steam heat and one thermostat for all 8 apartments. The building is four stories - 2 apartments per floor - long skinny apartments reaching ...

There are some wood beams from an old wall frame in our basement that run right along the top of the 2″ steam heat pipe that is dropped down from the ceiling to serve the upper floors. I’d like to use ...

i have 2 steam radiators both factory powder coated white. wall mounted. made by steam radiator company. 1 is 48″ by 24″ and 3″ thick. 9300btu 1 is 24″ by 16″ and 3″ thick. 3000btu both are in ...