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Repiping a Columbia on a Broomell System

Steamhead
Steamhead Member Posts: 17,313
in Strictly Steam
Can't seem to find the "before" pics, but this CSFE-4150 steamer had its two 2-inch risers teed into a single 2" pipe which went up to the old 3-1/2" header. This caused some of the wettest steam we've encountered so far. Broomells usually have counterflow steam mains- this one does, which made things worse. It banged, gurgled and heated unevenly.



We ran both 2" risers up to a 3" drop header. In the first pic you can just see the steam still rising from the boiler after it had been shut down over an hour. That's the essence of Vapor!



With proper piping, a Vaporstat, low-pressure gauge and two new Gorton #2 dry return vents, the system heats quickly, quietly and evenly on about 5 ounces. Dead Men Smiling, anyone?
All Steamed Up, Inc.
Towson, MD, USA
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  • gerry gill
    gerry gill Member Posts: 3,078
    i'd say the dead guys smiling!

    do you run into alot of those broomels out there? I've only ever seen one around cleveland..hopefully i can get back in the house sometime to study it more.
    gwgillplumbingandheating.com
    Serving Cleveland's eastern suburbs from Cleveland Heights down to Cuyahoga Falls.

  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 17,313
    Not many around here

    this one was in Hagerstown, which is west of Baltimore. I know there is at least one in Baltimore but haven't found it yet. 
    All Steamed Up, Inc.
    Towson, MD, USA
    Steam, Vapor & Hot-Water Heating Specialists
    Oil & Gas Burner Service
    Consulting
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