HOW NOT TO PIPE A BOILER

crash2009

After doing some research on one pipe steam it appears that this boiler is a good example of how NOT to install.  It seems to break ALL the near boiler piping rules.  Of greatest concern to me is the lack of an equalizer and a Hartford loop.  I have included a sketch of how the main and return lines run.  I am planning to correct the near boiler piping in the spring or sooner if necessary.  Currently the 1 system riser goes to a T, I was wondering if we should break up that T, and have 2 system risers going 2 directions resulting in 2 separate loops with a common connection to the bottom of the Hartford?  Also, What do you think the steam is doing inside the current configuration?

crash2009

Any answers on this one?

Any answers on this one?

gerry gill

Yes, i'd break up the tee.

and vent the two ends heavily.