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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1912 edition. Excerpt: ...No interference with circulation of tank. No water to recede through mercury. No danger of sediment in mercury well to cause stoppage. Gradual decrease of pressure on falling temperature. Saving of labor and material on construction of work. Perfection in itself and positive in action. Absolutely guaranteed. CUT SI-IO'ING VARIOUS LOCATIONS FOR PLACING TANK A.'I) VALVE CROSSSECTION OF CRIPPS CIRCULATOR Branch Officea NEW YORK CITY WASHINGTON CHICAGO Cor, 4th Avenue and zznd St, Builders' Exchange Kellogg, Mackay CO. PHILADELPHIA ' ' CLEVELAND MINNEAPOLIS 936 Arch Sttgct " 1854 Euclid Avenue Kellogg, Mackay Co. BOSTON BALTIMORE SEATTLE SECTIONAL BOILERS--The header construction has been adopted in the Pierce Boilers as the most satisfactory type of sectional boiler construction. Quick circulation and steady waterline, with noiseless and eFficient service, are secured by connecting each section separately to flow and return headers, or domes, with large threaded lock nipples. The header construction has the decided advantage of allowing the adding or replacing of sections without taking the whole boiler apart or disarranging the piping. For large buildings these boilers' may be installed in batteries for economy of running in moderate weather; one alone to be used at such times. PIERCE MARK POINTS FOR SPECIFICATIONS---In making up specifications for heating installations' the following points are essential: That sufficient radiation be figured to heat the building properly; that the apparatus be located and installed in a practical way; that the building be provided with a flue of sufficient capacity. In estimating the size of boiler required for direct radiation, all piping (mains and risers, flow and return) must be...