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Location of pigtail relative to boiler water lune

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cdm
cdm Member Posts: 77
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My pigtail is presently located so that 1/2 the loop is at the mid sight glass waterline. Can the pigtail be moved to above the top of the sight glass?





thanks -cdm-

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  • Jamie Hall
    Jamie Hall Member Posts: 23,574
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    Sure --

    it should be measuring steam, not water, anyway.



    That is, sure -- if you have a handy dandy tapping to hook it into.  Otherwise it could be difficult...
    Br. Jamie, osb
    Building superintendent/caretaker, 7200 sq. ft. historic house museum with dependencies in New England
  • Hap_Hazzard
    Hap_Hazzard Member Posts: 2,846
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    Yes

    It wouldn't be a bad idea if you can find a convenient tapping. I have mine connected to branches off of the upper gaugecock tapping, so they are completely above the water line.



    Since they're high and dry, you need to manually fill the traps with water.
    Just another DIYer | King of Prussia, PA
    1983(?) Peerless G-561-W-S | 3" drop header, CG400-1090, VXT-24
  • cdm
    cdm Member Posts: 77
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    Location of pigtail relative to boiler water line

    Thanks guys - This will make my re-installation easier and neater.





    -cdm-
  • Hap_Hazzard
    Hap_Hazzard Member Posts: 2,846
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    By the way...

    Note the union under the Pressuretrol. Highly recommended. You'll thank yourself later.
    Just another DIYer | King of Prussia, PA
    1983(?) Peerless G-561-W-S | 3" drop header, CG400-1090, VXT-24

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