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by ormsbyj (WavyGlass)
Wed Oct 02, 2013 2:56 am
Forum: WavyGlass: Old House Discussions
Topic: Radiator Reflectors
Replies: 2
Views: 369

Radiator Reflectors

Hi all, Have radient heat thorughout my home with original American Standard radiators. Very decorative! Looking for any tips on what you use as a panel behind the radiator to redirect heat from the wall? I see a few companies but most look like they are out of the UK. I need something in the states...
by ormsbyj (WavyGlass)
Wed Oct 02, 2013 2:55 am
Forum: WavyGlass: Old House Discussions
Topic: Radiator Reflectors
Replies: 1
Views: 263

Radiator Reflectors

Hi all, Have radient heat thorughout my home with original American Standard radiators. Very decorative! Looking for any tips on what you use as a panel behind the radiator to redirect heat from the wall? I see a few companies but most look like they are out of the UK. I need something in the states...
by ormsbyj (WavyGlass)
Tue Aug 13, 2013 8:19 pm
Forum: WavyGlass: Old House Discussions
Topic: Wiring... How scared should I be
Replies: 13
Views: 2099

Wiring... How scared should I be

We all have it it or had it... KNOB & TUBE wiring. Which from this point on I will refer to as KT. My home is undergoing what I thought to be a complete rewiring of the house. I just recently discovered the contractors version of updating all the wiring was to replace the accessible KT and not g...
by ormsbyj (WavyGlass)
Tue Aug 13, 2013 2:28 pm
Forum: WavyGlass: Brag Books and Introductions
Topic: Hello from Ohio
Replies: 8
Views: 1215

Re: Hello from Ohio

Ottawa Ohio Were actually in process now with the air. We ran the chase up along the stairwell and into a closet space. We cut into the kitchen as you can see in the picture but were remodeling the kitchen and moving everything so we don't mind. Pushing the vents through the floor from the basement ...
by ormsbyj (WavyGlass)
Mon Aug 12, 2013 7:58 pm
Forum: WavyGlass: Brag Books and Introductions
Topic: Hello from Ohio
Replies: 8
Views: 1215

Hello from Ohio

Hello, found this forum while researching how to work with know & tube. My family and I recently purchased a 1905 2 story bungalow (i think that it what you would classify it). Not moving in for another 10-12 months and doing a fair amount of reno before we move. Some of the things include addin...