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Eg-75 header change

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1262steam_amateur
1262steam_amateur Posts: 2
in Strictly Steam

Hi there, I'm replacing failed 1-1/2” pipe for the loop and block. Should I take the time to make the header all 3” and move this reducing elbow to the vertical line as Weil McLain suggests? I plan on it but not knowing whether it will make of a difference is bothering me. Thanks in advance. I don’t want to dig further into it if it doesn’t need it due to time I don’t have to get this thing ready

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  • 109A_5
    109A_5 Posts: 4,746

    If there is nothing wrong with the supply riser and the header (meets the manufacture's specifications) I would just correct the drip to the equalizer by removing reducer bushing. The pipe size reduction should be in the vertical piping not in the horizontal header.

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    National - U.S. Gas Boiler 45+ Years Old
    Steam 300 SQ. FT. - EDR 347
    One Pipe System
    1262steam_amateur
  • 109A_5
    109A_5 Posts: 4,746

    The recommended near boiler piping for the EG-75

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    National - U.S. Gas Boiler 45+ Years Old
    Steam 300 SQ. FT. - EDR 347
    One Pipe System
    1262steam_amateur
  • 1262steam_amateur
    1262steam_amateur Posts: 2

    Yup, figured. Thanks for confirming trust my gut and do it right.

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