Steam Drop Header Completed (thank you The Wall)
Completed the Build, up and running - appreciate all of the help and advice!
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Figured if you knew i was a woman the advice would have been different! But I did make this build sexy!
(if i missed anything, or there are any upgrades please tell me) System is working fine - no bangs, no leaks, skimming went well.
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eAbsolutly nothing wrong with being female and turning wrenches!
My wife picks up parts at the supply house every now and then. One day on of the Men made a comment, the manager leaned over and said loud enough for all to here "Be careful, She knows more than you".
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Awsome job. Only suggestion would be to get rid of that "T" at the end of the header and replace it with an elbow. There will be sitting water in that pipe and sooner or later it will rust out.
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Might not be be bad idea to replace the gas shutoff valve at some point. But certainly no rush on that. And please don't ever paint your gas pipes. If you ever need a pressure test, the utility can give you a boatload of problems.
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Fantastic! Hopefully we can retire the phrase "Find yourself a good steam man"
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Might be time for a new discussion/poll. What do your significant female others (rephrase that if you are the female) know about your boilers/heating systems....... But let's not derail this thread. The workswomenship on this job was just incredible. You might want to consider quitting your day job.
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I have a picture of me standing next to my motorcycle. The doubting Thomas in me needs to see a videotape.
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The tee at the end of the header isn't ever going to be an issue and allows you to actualy skim from the header if you want.
Single pipe 392sqft system with an EG-40 rated for 325sqft and it's silent and balanced at all times.
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I do not understand your comment?
You need to see a video tape of what?
Single pipe 392sqft system with an EG-40 rated for 325sqft and it's silent and balanced at all times.
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When I posted pictures of my boiler install no one asked for a video of me actually doing the work.
Why not?
Single pipe 392sqft system with an EG-40 rated for 325sqft and it's silent and balanced at all times.
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Because everyone just assumed you were full of baloney I guess. :)
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Beautiful work.
Looks better than plenty of the professional work we have seen posted around here.
The first time my mother met my dad's mother, she was patching concrete while my grandfather was inside watching TV. I was raised around a bunch of strong capable women, keep being you.
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Ok in the first picture she has the wrench on a nipple that is already piped in. So she's turning it into the ell and out of the coupling. Also she is perfectly clean and smiling. When I ask my wife for help with something I always get it but there is grumpy ness and frowns. Still Im not saying she didn't pipe that boiler but it will take more then a few photos. Also nobody uses blue pipe dope and doesn't get any on themselves. I handed the Amish masons on my job a few cider blocks so I could tell everyone I helped build the house.
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Not surprised that the ladies find a way to stay clean!
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so if we're going to be the boiler install police I think we should focus on busting bad headers and undersized supplies instead
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I just finished my first boiler install and it isn't nearly as beautiful as Subdural's. She did an outstanding job, very well organized. Unfortunately I also forgot to make a video of myself while I was doing it and now even with pipe dope (still) all over my hands, I just realized nobody is going believe me. Oh well, maybe next time.
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Perhaps she cleaned up for the night and posed for a picture?
I generally work very clean my self.
Single pipe 392sqft system with an EG-40 rated for 325sqft and it's silent and balanced at all times.
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I could not do what you have done, @Subdural. I could only write about your beautiful work. Thanks for sharing.
Retired and loving it.
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Believe it or not, women can work in mechanical rooms. We can even run HVAC forums. How about that?! 🤯
If we want to attract young people into the trades, we've got to throw out these antiquated attitudes @unclejohn. I know you like to joke, but this comes off as disrespectful. In all my time on this site, I've never seen anyone repeatedly questioned over whether or not they did the work.
I applaud @Subdural's willingness to learn and tackle this job with impressive results.
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What Erin said.
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I have absolutely no problem believing a woman can pipe a steam boiler.
What I have trouble believing is all of the grown men I see that do it completely wrong and then try to defend it. That's what I have trouble believing.
Single pipe 392sqft system with an EG-40 rated for 325sqft and it's silent and balanced at all times.
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My wife is loving this!
8.33 lbs./gal. x 60 min./hr. x 20°ΔT = 10,000 BTU's/hour
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I can't say that I don't agree with @unclejohn. I hear that anyone that he askes to help him offers him "grumpy ness and frowns". Before my wife passed, she was always available for the occasional HELPER role on the job. My Daughter was another that was willing to try anything (Once) with a grin and smile. I guess it is all in the way you ask, and how easy you are to work with.
And if I know anything about taking pictures of woman, they are not going to let you take that picture until after costume, hair, and makeup are done. My guess is the Helper Daughter took those pics. "Mom, you need to put a clean sweatshirt on before I take your picture." Us old guys have no problem gettin' our picture took with messy clothes and some soot on our face.
I remember a time in the 1980s when I saw a girl in work clothes come into the supplyhouse to pick up oil burner parts. It was different but by that time Women had the Vote, so why not let 'em work on dirty oil burners. She had the dirty fingernails to show for it.
You Go Girl! Great Work
Edward Young Retired
After you make that expensive repair and you still have the same problem, What will you check next?
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I am blown away, not that you're a girl, but at your youth! Questions: How long are you doing this? Are you in a Apprenticeship? Who taught you? Is your father a plumber/heater? What made you decide to get in to this trade? Where do u see yourself in 20 years? Great job, kiddo! Be very proud and keep getting better! Mad Dog
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Im so glad you had a video. In fact I was laying in bed this morning thinking she must have a video. Everyone takes pictures and videos. I was also thinking how this was going to end. I think I stated my doubts well, and never did I say you could not have done the work so I don't know where the disrespect thing came from. So now let me be the latest to say "good job"
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Good for you. I absolutely HATE working with black pipe. I admit I would have farmed that out.
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Really? I think screw pipe work - of all sizes but especially when you get up to very large sizes, Is the true test of a fully competent plumber. If you're measurements and fitting take offs aren't perfect, you're NOT GETTING IT TOGETHER! Mad
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