Steam traps
Four steam traps running off onto floor hidden behind a coil. I’ve never ran into something like this before. Nothing near by that it could tie into.
any ideas?
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Well that's different. Is the manifold to which they are attached fed by the big pipe I see? I so, they will act as vents for that pipe…
Br. Jamie, osb
Building superintendent/caretaker, 7200 sq. ft. historic house museum with dependencies in New England0 -
Being used as air vents.
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Seems like the traps need some servicing or the actual condensate return is plugged up or restricted.
National - U.S. Gas Boiler 45+ Years Old
Steam 300 SQ. FT. - EDR 347
One Pipe System0 -
Those traps need be installed vertically.
If they are air vents pipe the discharge piping to a bucket, that will prevent dripping water from collecting on the floor.
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Yes I would say the steam is entering the normal condensate exit port. This setup probably could be reworked to work better loosing less steam and condensate. Like a B&J Bigmouth configuration.
National - U.S. Gas Boiler 45+ Years Old
Steam 300 SQ. FT. - EDR 347
One Pipe System0 -
they all tie into the same 3/4” pipe which ties into the main condensate return dump tank no other tie ins on the line on the other side of the wall which then pumps over to the main storage vessel.
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Wasn't this posted before?
Trying to squeeze the best out of a Weil-McLain JB-5 running a 1912 1 pipe system.
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presumably they are the vents for the return or main.
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Yes. Thanks for the heads up. I've merged the duplicate discussions into one here. Thanks!
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A steam trap is exactly what is nomenclature is.
it allows condensate to leave the steam piping!
Additionally, it allows air to leave the system!
The steam trap closes and hold back steam until condensate cools the the thermostatic element or in the case of a float trap the float is lifted and condensate will flow out until the float drops and closes the the seat.
In the case where a float and thermostatic trap is installed that trap will remove water and air.
It is audial purpose steam trap!
Jake
Steam: The Perfect Fluid for Heating and Some of the Problems
by Jacob (Jake) Myron0 -
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Dual purpose
Steam: The Perfect Fluid for Heating and Some of the Problems
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