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Remove condensate pump?
ChasMan
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In another thread, Steamhead (I think) said that condensate pumps are often employed unnecessarily in steam systems. If the piping arrangement is such that a pump isn't needed to return condensate to the boiler, is there some other benefit/rationale for having one? Seems like it's just another item to fail.
Thanks,
Patrick
Thanks,
Patrick
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If Gravity was good enough for Sir Isaac Newton....
it is good enough for me
Seriously, if gravity works, I would not mess with it. It is The Law.
When you need to move condensate to a different elevation than gravity allows, you need a condensate pump.
If your boiler has low water content compared to system demand, you need a condensate pump, except in that case, it would really be called a "Surge Tank" or a "Boiler Feed Unit".
As you suggest, if it is not needed it becomes a potential liability over time.0 -
Gotcha.
Thanks!
Patrick0
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