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2 pipe radiator Q....

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kcopp
kcopp Member Posts: 4,630
in Strictly Steam
Went to do a service call on what I was told was a HW heating system. Upon arriving the  system was clearly a 2 pipe steam system. The radiator looks like it has been repaired many years ago w/ JB-weld or the like. The repair has failed. So in order to stop the water from making a mess I disconnected the radiator and capped it off.  Much to my surprise there was a good deal of water in this radiator (3 gallons)..... Does this mean that the steam trap has given up the ghost and needs to be replaced? ty,kpc

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  • gerry gill
    gerry gill Member Posts: 3,083
    I would believe so

    otherwise the trap should have been open allowing draiange..it is also possible it is clogged with rust or gunk and is open but clogged..
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    Serving Cleveland's eastern suburbs from Cleveland Heights down to Cuyahoga Falls.

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