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22 Dec 07
22 Dec 07
Originally posted by Sam The ShamIreland.
I haven't heard the term radiator in decades. What country do you live in? Last time I saw one was in a very old, cheap hotel back in 1970.
Anyway, your beer should be OK.
Thank god, i hope it doesn't take too long to get those babies back down to chill temp...i'm hankerin for a hienekin 😛
22 Dec 07
Originally posted by jimslyp69You're talking about cast-iron steam radiators, right? Those went out in the 50's, when central heat and air became the norm.
What do you call them in the US then?
Here's a picture.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radiator#Conventional_radiators
22 Dec 07
Most houses in England have central heating which involves water heated in a boiler then circulated round radiators, they rarely cast iron now but pressed steel and come in numerous decorative options. This type of heating is the preffered method of domestic heating, beating warm air or Air con.
22 Dec 07
Originally posted by Sam The ShamLol. Now you're showing your age. Radiators like that still exist in dated buildings. They tend to be more modern looking nowadays: -
You're talking about cast-iron steam radiators, right? Those went out in the 50's, when central heat and air became the norm.
Here's a picture.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radiator#Conventional_radiators
http://www.gna-plumbing.co.uk/Radiator%20Installation.jpg
This is the preferred heating method in UK homes.
22 Dec 07
Originally posted by Sam The ShamThe house my Aunt lived in for a long time had one. It was in Los Angeles.
You're talking about cast-iron steam radiators, right? Those went out in the 50's, when central heat and air became the norm.
Here's a picture.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radiator#Conventional_radiators
22 Dec 07
Originally posted by Sam The ShamDon't be such a darn elitist. Or at least stop tryng to appear like one.
You're talking about cast-iron steam radiators, right? Those went out in the 50's, when central heat and air became the norm.
Here's a picture.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radiator#Conventional_radiators
22 Dec 07
Originally posted by huckleberryhoundI opened them all and had a swig out of each to make sure they were ok - they are fine. I've put them outside to cool down. 😀
I was in a rush to leave for work last night, and i left a whole case of beer very close to a radiator , on the floor.
Do you think it'll be alright ???
I'm worried 😳