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R/A steam trap question

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in THE MAIN WALL
& things are pretty <i>cut & dry</i> going(2 pipe),, however there are 2 rads on the top floor(3floors) of 45 sq.ft each that have the R/A traps installed <i>sideways to drain</i>.<BR>Everything looks original, and these are not special config traps,,, does this sound OK?<BR>The <i>rough-in</i> comes through the plastered wall, so I`ll have to really block-up the rad if it`s a prob.<BR>Any ideas?<BR><BR>Dave

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  • Unknown
    Unknown


    bump
  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,598
    Dave,

    what's R/A?
    Retired and loving it.
  • Jim Bennett
    Jim Bennett Member Posts: 607
    I'm thinking .....

    right angle.

    Should still work that way. I have seen a few installed this way with no apparent issues.

    Jim

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  • Unknown
    Unknown
    Sorry for my description,

    and yes, Jim is correct.
    It`s a standard right-angle low-pressure steam trap, but installed on the rad discharging sideways into the through the wall piping.
    I`ve already spoken to Frank(Steamhead)Wilsey, and he says it should be OK,, its just not the usual way I see them. ;-)

    Dave
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