We all make fun of Chicago electric, but it was actually a US company…

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WVToolguyMember since Dec 2014Jan 15, 2015 5:22 PM CT

Go figure

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Electronics-STERLING-Art-Deco-Chicago-Electric-Type-ZUB-HEATER-110-120V-/351182727238?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item51c41f2846

DR99Member since Nov 2012Jan 15, 2015 10:26 PM CT

Harbor Freight must have picked up the brand for next to nothing back in the day to use as their own in store brand.

Frankie RamosMember since Dec 2014Jan 15, 2015 11:36 PM CT

lol so true me and my friend we also make fun of Chicago electric its so funny lol

chadlanthierMember since Mar 2013Jan 15, 2015 11:38 PM CT

Wow that thing is ancient.

chadlanthierMember since Mar 2013Jan 17, 2015 10:04 AM CT

Just because it’s American made, doesn’t always mean it’s quality. Sometimes it just means it’s cheap shit. Hell I just made an American made shit this morning.