Edward W. Loth, Architect, Troy, N. Y., writes: "I wish to suspend a hot-water boiler from the ceiling by means of iron clamps and rods passing through the beams above. The boiler to be used is a comparatively new one and in making alterations in the building I would not like to discard it for a new one. For various reasons the boiler should be on the side of the room opposite to the range containing water-back. The piping is to be brass and hung from the ceiling. The illustration will show, I think, clearly what is desired. In the Figure A is the cold-water supply to the boiler, B the cold-water supply to the water-back, C hot-water pipe from the water-back, D hot-water supply to house fixtures, E cleanout pipe, and F F are suspension rods. Your opinion is solicited as to the efficiency of the arrangement, not alone as regards circulation, but safety as well."

[We see no objection to the arrangement, and the water should circulate if the pipes are properly run without traps. Numerous instances will be found in The Engineering RECORD of boilers being suspended from the ceiling or supported on brackets.]