Mike Lamb Posted July 8, 2022 Report Share Posted July 8, 2022 This 130 yr house has a metal lined box with a water feed up to the attic. Water disconnected. I'm thinking maybe a fire safety thing, or water for an upper bathroom? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Kibbel Posted July 8, 2022 Report Share Posted July 8, 2022 That small size tank (usually 50-60 gallons) was for supplying the early water heating system only. The water was heated by passing through the cooking range and stored in a tank next to it. These were installed if there is a municipal water supply. I have a PPT slide that shows the set-up. I'll try to find it later today. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Kibbel Posted July 8, 2022 Report Share Posted July 8, 2022 The diagrams are probably from one of the The Plumbers Trade Journals 1890-1930. The text is from Standard Practical Plumbing 1910. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Lamb Posted July 9, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2022 That's great. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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