insulation on steam traps

Chuck_19

Any reason you would not insulate a F/T trap on a 15 psi steam system with a removalbe insulation jacket?

gerry gill

15 psi would be 250 degrees

so it probably would be a good idea so long as its removable for maintenance issues.. i think i remember something like that in the navy in the engine rooms where it looked like a thick pad (probably asbestos back then) and it had what could only best be described as shoe lacing that could be undone to remove the pads..

reid0

You can use jackets on Float/thermostatic traps

Float/thermostatic traps are one of the steam traps that are ok to

insulate with jackets - http://www.thermaxxjackets.com/what-types-of-steam-traps-can-you-insulate/



As long as you'll recover the cost of the jacket in your energy savings, and use a jacket that fits and is easy enough to remove that it doesn't inhibit maintenance of the steam trap, it sounds like a good idea.