Wet return line clogged

lilzane

Hi I have 6 unit steam system with a single return that needs to be replaced, my problem is that basement is finished with all pipes behind wall. Is their a alternative way to run a new return. I've read in this forum about a condensate return with a pump & a F&T trap but I don't know if this will apply to my system. Can anyone help me out, will be greatly appreciated. If their is a alternative way can you let me know what parts I will need.

nicholas bonham-carter

Needed parts

The replacement pipe could run along the floor to the boiler. The main vent will need to be moved to that riser, well above the waterline.

A condensate pump will be a constant source of noise and aggravation, and will probably have to be used with a feed tank.--NBC

Hap_Hazzard

Pictures?

Can you post some pictures of your basement?



Sometimes if the main is high enough you can run a dry return under it, or at least part of the way so then the part you'd need to run along the floor wouldn't need to go through your whole basement.