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Steam Boiler w/copper risers?

Wayne_13
Wayne_13 Member Posts: 1
in THE MAIN WALL
Should copper be used on steam? The boiler in question is a Weil-McLain 1078. If this is not proper/acceptable is it CODE or just good sense. (Boiler is in NYS)

Many Thanks
ps. If Code or the like where can I obtain a written copy

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  • tommyoil
    tommyoil Member Posts: 612
    I dont think its a code issue...

    Just poor practice.
  • Thad English
    Thad English Member Posts: 152
    copper

    The copper cannot take all of the expansion and contraction that results by the way a steam system works: makes steam for a while, then cools off for a while, then makes more steam. In between the cycles the pipes cool a little and contract. Over time, leaks develop and it gets real ugly. It's just good practice to avoid copper on near-boiler-piping.
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