Webster 023 steam trap

Jeremy Dunitz

Yes, it's the return trap

Jeremy Dunitz

Webster 023 steam trap

Help - we have a customer with a Webster 023 trap that needs to be replaced - where can we find a replacment.

Thanks in advance for your help

Steamhead (in transit)

Is this

the Return Trap, mounted near the boiler? If you're not sure, post a photo here and we'll help you ID it.

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Steamhead (in transit)

There's no direct replacement that I know of

However, the folks at Tunstall say they can rebuild these units.

www.tunstall-inc.com

Many Webster systems routed all the drips, even those directly from the steam main, thru traps before reaching the wet return. These turned the normal "A" dimensions at these points into "B" dimensions, requiring condensate from these points to go thru the Return Trap.

It might be possible to get away without the Return Trap by using a Vaporstat to keep the pressure low. But there's nothing wrong with "wearing a belt and a pair of suspenders". Get in touch with Tunstall and see if they can help you.

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Patrick Linhardt, \"Linhardt's Field Guide to Ste

what's wrong?

Hi Jeremy,

What makes you think it needs to be replaced or repaired?

It could be something else with the system. There are two check valves below that trap that work in conjuction with the trap which can easily get loaded up with the sediment of the system.

What is the system doing or not doing that concerns you?

Best regards, Pat

Jeremy Dunitz

Patrick

Patrick,

We are not sure it needs to be replaced. The customer has to set the system up to 5-6 psi to get the system to work. If you could call us at 845-692-4858, Ed, the owner of the company, would like an opportunity to speak with you and pick your brain a little to solve the customers problems.

Thanks, Jeremy

Steamhead (in transit)

\"The customer has to set the system up to 5-6 psi\"

Well, that'as DEFINITELY a problem! This system only needs 1/2 pound at most to circulate steam.

My first question would be, how does the air get out of that system? There should be a vent trap mounted on the end of the dry return near the return trap, with what looks like a cap screwed into the top. That cap is a vacuum check (which is no longer needed for oil or gas firing) and serves as the air vent for the entire system.

Remove the cap and if the house now heats up, that was your problem.

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