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The Timeless Appeal of Claw Foot Bath Tubs

Whether you own a new or old home claw foot bath tubs look great in any home and available in a number of different sizes and designs. They are both comfortable and function quit well despite being a design that is more than 100 years old. With Victorian bathtubs becoming more popular the transition from modern to classical looks can only add character and charm in contrast to modern bathtubs. If a claw foot bathtub is what your looking for, we have listed below a number of things to consider and be mindful of when shopping for a clawfoot bathtub.

Antique clawfoot bath tubs are very heavy therefore you should make sure your floor can support the weight. This is especially import on second floor bathrooms and over basements.

Reproduction are appealing in that are considerably lighter than antique claw foot bath tub yet posses all of the style and elegance of an antique bathtub. Old claw foot bath tubs were made from a very heavy cast iron material.

Claw foot bath tubs are of course free standing therefore have exposed plumbing. The exposed plumbing is part of what makes a claw foot bath tub beautiful and you should be mindful to purchase a drained and water supply lines that will complement your bath tub such as what we have available in our store.

Should you decide a claw foot bath tub you will faced with choosing either a cast iron or acrylic bath tub. There are alot of aguments on both sides which are better. This will greatly depend upon who you speak with. Listed below are some common arguments both the acrylic and cast iron bathtubs salesman will pose to you.

1. Acrylic Claw Foot Bath Tub Salesman Cast iron bathtubs are externally heavy and very difficult for four strong people to get upstairs.

Our View No doubt cast iron bath tubs are heavy. You must remember however, you only move a cast iron bath tub into place more than likely once in a lifetime. Don’t let a one time move deter you from purchasing a cast iron bath tub.

2. Acrylic Claw Foot Bath Tub Salesman Cast iron bath tubs are cold to the touch.

Our View No doubt will be cold to the touch when empty during the winter months. This would only be a problem if you take a bath without warm water in the bath tub. Simply remember to fill your bath tub with warm water before bathing. Cast iron is an excellent conductor of heat and will be delightfully warm when you get into your bath tub.

3. Cast Iron Claw Foot Bathtub Salesman Acrylic bath tubs are prone to flexing.

Our View We have also observed this issue cast iron bath tubs and have found that this is generally due to improper installation. We recommend that you always employ a licensed plumber to install your bath tub whether you have a cast iron or acrylic bath tub. Cutting corners can cost you more money in the end due to improper installation.

4. Cast Iron Claw Foot Bathtub Salesman Acrylic bath tubs scratch very easy.

Our View Both acrylic and cast iron bath tubs can be scratched if not properly cared for. We suggest that you follow your manufactures recommendation for care.

Our consensus is simple, purchase what you fill comfortable with. We recommend that you confer with a licensed plumber before making your purchase to ensure you select a bath tub that is write for you.

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What is the proper CPH setting for a hot water furnace, no pump?

I have installed a Honeywell RTH230B 5-2 Day Programmable Thermostat, which allows a cycles per hour (CPH) setting to be programmed in. The furnace is hot water with a gas burner, no pump, no zones, and cast iron radiators (i.e., very old). Honeywell tech support from India had no clue--only read from the manual, which lists "hot water" and "gravity" separately, with 3 and 2 CPH respectively. This system would likely be called "hot water-gravity" right? Thanks.
Just to clarify, it is definitely a hot water system, with two pipes per radiator, and an expansion tank on the basement ceiling above the furnace.

Are you sure you're not making steam?
It's either a 'single pipe steam' system,
or a 'gravity hot water' system if it's truely
hot water with circulation by convection.
Those old cast iron radiators hold heat pretty well.
I'd try 2 CPH at first.

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