my first drop header install EGH-85

Motty

hi all,

Pics of EGH 85 install. Any feedback is appreciated.

Thx

Motty

JohnNY

That's one way to do it.

Looks pretty ok considering you kept the old header. You should add a valve to your Hartford Loop, though. And you need a skim valve.

Well done overall.

Motty

Valves

John,

I have a nipple and cap on the right side for skimming ( already skimmed the boiler). Why do recommend a valve on the Hartford loop? What is the advantage?

Thx

Hap_Hazzard

Not speaking for John here

but a valve on the Hartford loop lets you drain and flush the boiler or the return without having to drain the other to the level of the Hartford. It will also allow you to flush more gunk out of the mud leg when you open that drain on the bottom of the equalizer by preventing the condensate from the return from flowing down and washing it back into the boiler.



And, by the way, nice job. I think the tricky ones like this show the most skill and creativity.

Steamhead

I've built headers like that

when there was no other way to get both steam supplies on the same end of the header.



Nice work.

JStar

Header

Not bad. We just did something similar on a repiping job. As long as the pitch and assembly is right, it should work great.

gerry gill

well done!

I like it. I think you did a nice job. Welcome to the drop header club!

Motty

thanks

thank you for the kind words and advice.



motty