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trb730
trb730 Posts: 8
in THE MAIN WALL
I was working in a building in Boston the other day and thought I would share this...

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  • kcopp
    kcopp Member Posts: 4,472
    is that the....

    working pressure in a steam line? yikes.
  • trb730
    trb730 Posts: 8
    check out the

    sprinkler head right on top of the high pressure steam main coming into the building. They actually notched the insulation so they could get the pipe right up against it. The room was freaking roasting and I have no idea know it doesn't melt the head and flood the place.

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  • Ross_7
    Ross_7 Member Posts: 577
    edited February 2012
    Spence Pressure Reducing station

    The main PRV is installed upside down for one thing, and either the gauge is bad, or the station is blowing right through. Good Luck!

    Ross
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