Drop header
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Hey all, we are installing two new steam boilers along with a drop header. The header consists of a 6 inch pipe caped at both ends. I will have both boilers connected at 6 inches away from the end, one at both ends and 2 steam outlets to the building 18 inches away from those. Also, I will have a drip leg c/w steam trap directly underneath boiler header connections. Does anyone see any issues with what I am planning to do.
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That won't work right. Any water that the drip legs don't catch will travel toward the system take-offs.
The right way is just like we'd pipe a boiler. Start at one end of the header with your two boiler lines. Then connect the two steam mains, and end with a single drip leg. I'd make the drip leg 2". Pitch the whole header down from the first boiler connection to the drip leg.
All Steamed Up, Inc.
Towson, MD, USA
Steam, Vapor & Hot-Water Heating Specialists
Oil & Gas Burner Service
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That's correct.
All Steamed Up, Inc.
Towson, MD, USA
Steam, Vapor & Hot-Water Heating Specialists
Oil & Gas Burner Service
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Thanks for the advice.
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sim, how is the condensate water returning to the boilers?
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Thru a condensate tank which is vented to outside.
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I call those the Mad Dog Bazooka Header. With a 6" Trunk line, go with a 2 1/2" drip minimum. Send us final results. Mad Dog 🐕
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