Antique Ruud Automatic Water Heater
Item Details
An amazing cast iron Ruud Automatic Water Heater, with a patent date of 1904, which is when Edwin Ruud won a Gold Medal at the St. Louis World’s Fair for his tankless water heater. This is a Type F ‘thermal valve’ model, size 6, 290,000 btu per hour, recovery capacity 6.76 gallons per minute, with a working pressure of 127 lbs and a test pressure of 300 lbs. (Several patent dates are noted on a label on the heater. The last legible date is May 31, 1904, but there are three more after that which have been scratched out. This water heater dates from c. 1904 – c. 1915 most likely.) Winning bidder please bring adequate help for removal from premises as this piece is extremely heavy.
- At the time of cataloging, EBTH was unable to determine the working condition of this item, it is being sold ‘as-is.’ Refunds based on the working condition of the item will not be issued.
- Item is not available for transfer to any EBTH warehouse. Item must be picked up locally by winning bidder during the published pickup times.
Condition
Physically, a solidly constructed piece, which is very ornate (and very heavy). Working condition is unknown.
Dimensions
Dimensions of main unit alone. With attached side pipes it is 46" wide.
Item #
14CIN280-032
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