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What is this? What does it do?

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Al Brown
Al Brown Member Posts: 4
in Strictly Steam

We recently replaced an old steam boiler with a new one.
Now this contraption spews steam and water out through the vent on top???
Any ideas?

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  • JStar
    JStar Member Posts: 2,752
    That's an Air Eliminator. Is this a TRANE two-pipe system? Do you have pictures of the boiler piping? Supply and return. What pressure are you running at?
  • vaporvac
    vaporvac Member Posts: 1,520
    Yes, Jstar's correct. I have a Trane vaporvacuum myself, although I don't see a vent on yours. Get that thing working and enjoy the merits of a vacuum system: quick steam delivery, even temps, warm rads and better efficiency. Some additional pics of the piping would help to make sure it wasn't "knuckleheaded" at some point. Mine has some quirky piping that helps it work as designed.
    Two-pipe Trane vaporvacuum system; 1466 edr
    Twinned, staged Slantfin TR50s piped into 4" header with Riello G400 burners; 240K lead, 200K lag Btus. Controlled by Taco Relay and Honeywell RTH6580WF

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