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Dale Trach
03-17-2014, 04:15 PM
Anyone know what this controls? It was found in the hallway of an old timer home.
I believe possibly a control for an old steam boiler.

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Raymond Wand
03-17-2014, 04:52 PM
Best guess...

A draft control mechanism to control the former coal boiler/furnace via cables. Crank handle was removable.

Duane Nelson
03-17-2014, 06:31 PM
Best guess...

A draft control mechanism to control the former coal boiler/furnace via cables. Crank handle was removable.

That's it - assuming it is by chimney. Saw one similar last winter; took a half hour of head scratching before the old memory kicked in.