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keith_27
keith_27 Member Posts: 64
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have a steam unit heater in part of building that is not getting warm at all. the unit heaters before and after this one are ok. there are hoffman f &t steam traps on all of the heaters. do they make a rebuild kit for the traps or best to replace it ?

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  • BobC
    BobC Member Posts: 5,479
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    Have you tested the trap? There are kits available, maybe @Sailah can direct you.

    Bob
    Smith G8-3 with EZ Gas @ 90,000 BTU, Single pipe steam
    Vaporstat with a 12oz cut-out and 4oz cut-in
    3PSI gauge
  • EBEBRATT-Ed
    EBEBRATT-Ed Member Posts: 15,574
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    Yes, they do have rebuild kits. Post the pipe size (probably 3/4") and the model and someone can help you out
  • keith_27
    keith_27 Member Posts: 64
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    yep its 3/4
  • Sailah
    Sailah Member Posts: 826
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    Let's see a pic probably an FT53 or FT015H as those are the most common Hoffman traps
    Peter Owens
    SteamIQ
  • keith_27
    keith_27 Member Posts: 64
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    here is a pic of the heater and trap

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