Hoffman boiler return trap

gerry gill

and install a vaporstat..unless you have a coal boiler its not needed..and where does the parallel to the boiler feed pump come from? different functions entirely.

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captbuderus

Hoffman boiler return trap

I know parts are not available, but I have a unit that functions except that the motive steam side leaks. It pressurizes the trap not allowing condensate back properly. Are they repairable? (Cleaning seat and surface) Does anyone have any parts? I will replace with a boiler feed pump if I can't repair unit.

Brad White_9

Did you check Tunstall Associates?

You may not find factory original parts but maybe you can get current parts that are just as good as the originals.

http://www.tunstall-inc.com

captbuderus

boiler return trap

No dice with Tunstall. Any other ideas?

Christian Egli_2

New found value

Everything is repairable, particularly with steam since these systems have very few moving parts. And it isn't like the electronic components you can't do much else about but mourn.

I find repairing is often less costly than refitting a new. We do it all the time with every system we own. Steam has incredible value.

If you really need the return trap (by Gerry Gill's vaporstat suggestion) Armstrong and many other manufacturers still make mini pumpless condensate pumping traps.

And if you need repair work, I would be happy to help. We can discuss this further if you want. It won't be as costly as a new pumping trap or a new condensate electric pump installation. -We have a machine shop in Ohio.

gerry gill

Hey Christian

where in ohio are you? i'm up in bedford, by cleveland..i've had machining needs in the past and really had no where to turn.. no-one wants to do a small job..we'll have to get together and talk steam someday.

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return trap vs feed pump

If I can't fix/repair the original boier return trap, I would install a boiler feed pump/receiver/control to return condensate to the boiler. Vaporstat may be worth a try. I will need to get the condensate out of the return syatem

gerry gill

why won't the condensate

return by itself? it did before..all the return trap did was push on it if the boiler pressure got to high..was usefull before invention of the vaporstat.

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