Steam traps

joshua2002

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?

Jamie Hall

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…

EBEBRATT-Ed

Being used as air vents.

109A_5

Seems like the traps need some servicing or the actual condensate return is plugged up or restricted.

dopey27177

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.

109A_5

https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/comment/1828383#Comment_1828383

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.

joshua2002

https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/comment/1828224#Comment_1828224

https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/comment/1828224#Comment_1828224

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.

delcrossv

Wasn't this posted before?

mattmia2

presumably they are the vents for the return or main.

HeatingHelp.com

https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/comment/1837398#Comment_1837398

Yes. Thanks for the heads up. I've merged the duplicate discussions into one here. Thanks!

dopey27177

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

dopey27177

type “o”

Dual purpose