hoosier inspector Posted May 7, 2011 Report Share Posted May 7, 2011 While inspecting yesterday I came across an old water heater. The woman was trying to sell everything in the house and I was wondering if there is a market for stuff like this. And what is this other device for? I could only Think of a hat stretcher or some kind of medieval torture device. The dome shaped part spreads out as you turn the handle. I did not plug it in, but I imagine it heats up. Click to Enlarge 40.06 KB Click to Enlarge 40.65 KB Click to Enlarge 40.39 KB Click to Enlarge 48.63 KB Click to Enlarge 45.86 KB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpdewitt Posted May 8, 2011 Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 I worked on the set of the HBO show "Deadwood", the costumer had a device similar to that for sizing hats. Apparently, quite common in the old days. Here are some pics of a water heater, natural gas fired, seen here in Pasadena, CA at Heritage Square, a place dedicated to preserving some of our earliest homes. Click to Enlarge 61.44 KB Click to Enlarge 61.35 KB Click to Enlarge 49.44 KB Click to Enlarge 44.86 KB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kogel Posted May 8, 2011 Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 Here are some pics of a water heater, natural gas fired, seen here in Pasadena, CA at Heritage Square, a place dedicated to preserving some of our earliest homes. Click to Enlarge 61.44 KB I'm picturing that thing on its side with wheels on it, with Robert's little water heater for a smoke stack. [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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