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The Weingarten Collection: A museum of interesting designs from the past

The best design always wins out. Right? Or is it merely the cheapest? Indeed, both cases can be true, as we're ready to prove here. Today's water heaters are clearly superior to some of the earlier designs. But all? You can decide for yourself.

We've delved into the history of water heating -- and found some surprises, which we'd like to share with you. Take a look at the photo at right. Some of the heaters there bear some resemblance to your current water heater. But the rest? Well, either R2D2's companions are on the loose or there are pages to the history of water heating that you never guessed existed. Time to read up!

Click on a snapshot below to see the bigger picture, as well as the accompanying explanation.

   
Thumbnail link to Ruud sidearm heater and Wesix electric Link bar to Ruud sidearm heater and Wesix electric
   
Thumbnail link to Ewart Royal Geyser Link bar to Ewart Royal Geyser
   
Thumbnail link to Dayton 00 Link bar to Dayton 00
   
Thumbnail link to Hotstream tank heater Link bar to Hotstream tank heater
   
Thumbnail link to Several interesting designs from the past Link bar to Several interesting designs from the past
   
Thumbnail link to Ruud tank heater Link bar to Ruud tank heater
   
Thumbnail link to Reliance Geyser Link bar to Reliance Geyser
   
Thumbnail link to Humphrey Link bar to Humphrey
   
Thumbnail link to Pump shower Link bar to Pump shower
   
Thumbnail link to Jewel No. 503 Link bar to Jewel No. 503
   
Thumbnail link to Holyoke 3-64 Link bar to Holyoke 3-64
   
Thumbnail link to American Bosch No Tank Link bar to American Bosch No Tank
   
Thumbnail link to Humphrey Automatic Link bar to Humphrey Automatic
   
Thumbnail link to Metters Viceroy Link bar to Metters Viceroy
   
Thumbnail link to Vaillant Superieur Link bar to Vaillant Superieur
   
Thumbnail link to Ideal 65 Link bar to Ideal 65
   
Thumbnail link to The Ohio "M" Link bar to The Ohio "M"
   
Thumbnail link to Auer Link bar to Auer
   
 
   
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