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Matt Fellman
05-02-2008, 01:44 PM
I rarely see these anymore... an octopus furnace. I'm not sure it this is a regional thing or not. For their day I imagine these were the talk of the town. Features include duct dampers on every 'leg' and a pan for water to adjust the humidity level. I think this furnace is actually bigger than a compact car.

Nick Ostrowski
05-02-2008, 02:02 PM
Matt, I think I saw that thing on an episode of "Gilligan's Island".

John Arnold
05-02-2008, 02:33 PM
That's some vintage asbestos, too! I've seen a few of those. The last one was heating the basement so much better than the house.

David Banks
05-02-2008, 02:51 PM
Matt do not know if you see much oil fired out there but if the oil line is under the slab you should recommend it be replaced with one in a conduit.
She's a beauty!

Victor DaGraca
05-02-2008, 03:00 PM
I used to have one very similar to that, except it was a coal burner. As a matter of fact that one almost looks like a conversion.

Replace the cleanout door with the oil burner,,, very inneficient.
All thats missing on that one is the "shaker" handle.

Rick Hurst
05-02-2008, 03:26 PM
Danger Danger, Will Robinson

wayne soper
05-02-2008, 04:48 PM
That is a coal conversion and to a High Temp burner as well. That should bring the efficiency up to around 75%.