Keystone water heater

[Russel Ray]

Originally Posted by pdoane

CANT BE!!!!!!!! Russel Ray says its only 15 years old. and is doing the darndest to sway Mr Magee into thinking he's correct.

I've got over thirty years of research on water heater and furnace serial number date coding, but I'm always happy to update my records when confirming information can be found. I'll be sure not to share anything here anymore where it might accidentally help someone.

[gmagee]

For what it's worth: A local water heater specialist replied to an email I sent to him with an opinion that this wh is probably from the late 30's. The house was built in 1940. I may yet find out if it still works.

The burner configuration closely resembles the burner image shown in newer of the patents.

[Russel Ray]

Originally Posted by gmagee

For what it's worth: A local water heater specialist replied to an email I sent to him with an opinion that this wh is probably from the late 30's. The house was built in 1940.

I think it's worth a lot. That's the kind of information that is good for my ongoing research.