Drop headers

Chris V

I Have not seen a Drop Header In The Field. What Is the reason for it's Use?

Mad Dog

Drop headers are very useful

in situations where you have height restrictions on steam header piping. However, many of us steam psychos use them whenever we can for nice dry steam production. Mad dog

Steamhead

And

they're much easier to put together than a standard header. Here's one we did recently on a Columbia.

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jim_14

does that the curve

(looks like 3 elbows) in the piping eliminate any wetness from the steam? Im tring to figure out exactly how a drop header works..

Bob_19

Changing Direction

of the steam causes moisture, which is heavier, to drop out.
This won't clean the steam completely, but it does help.
Takeoffs/risers should always taken from the top.
Another benefit of this is the expansion loop created.


This technique has been used in large installations for quite a long time.

jim_14

is this beneficial to residential

steam installations?

Steamhead

Sure is

anything you can do to make the steam drier will help.

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jim_14

I see now,

just watched that hvactv.com video and saw exactly what a drop header does, pretty neat.

Is that something that is a "lost art" or is it just not common in residential installations?

bob young

drop headers

the technology has been around for a hundred years. nobody wanted to bother to do the de lux piping. everyone is always in a rush. MONEY. MONEY MONEY LOOKS like WE ARE BRINGING IT back FULL CIRCLE. . like to do one with 6 " pipe for a bonifide steam drum. Sure makes a good looking job and works great