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steam piping connection to header

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JIBSG
JIBSG Member Posts: 3
in Strictly Steam
SEE DRAWING

Does it matter how the piping is connection from the equilizing lne to the header?

the problem - carryover in anything other than low fire... Check all other causes and found normal- TDS, oil, foam, height to header etc.

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  • Long Beach Ed
    Long Beach Ed Member Posts: 1,211
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    Yes, it's Incorrect

    That's what we call a bull headed tee.  It's wrong. 



    Re-pipe the boiler according to the manufacturer's instructions. 
  • Unknown
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    Boiler Piping

    Actually both your sketches have bullheaded tees.  As L.B. Ed mentioned, pipe it according to the manufacturer's installation instructions. Be sure to use recommended pipe sizes and height dimensions. Any variation of these can cause you big problems unless you are very familiar with steam piping configurations and understand steam design parameters.

    Perhaps if you post picture of boiler piping we can offer some suggestions.

    - Rod
  • JIBSG
    JIBSG Member Posts: 3
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    1150 boiler picture

    Thanks for the replies.

    See picture.

    I have always suspected this was a problem but was unable to prove it. I will contact Superior for their installation manual (not on site). Can you explain why it carry's over in this configuration?

    p.s. Sorry for the poor grammar in the original post.
  • Unknown
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    edited January 2010
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    Commercial Boiler

    While "Bullheaded" tees are still "Bullheaded" tees, from your post/drawings we didn't realize that this was a big commercial boiler. I would definitely get the manufacturer's installation manual, read it over and then contact the manufacturer, talk to their tech dept. and ask them to send out their rep to have them look at the installation and to go over any questions you have. 

    If you have any questions then come back and perhaps use the topic for your post, "Commercial Boiler Question" and that should get the attention of the "heavy" steam pros. You might also want to post on the Main Wall too

    - Rod
  • JIBSG
    JIBSG Member Posts: 3
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    Thanks Rod

    Already set up a meeting to meeting with rep. I'll let you know what the results are.

    My money is on its wrong. The question is how to fix it.

    Just because its been there for 30 years doesn't mean it correct.....
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