Keeping your trap shut

Robert O'Connor_12

Does anyone have the fuel consumption guide called "Keeping your trap shut"? It is an energy/fuel comsumption guide targeting property owners showing dollar value in relation to broken steam traps and the fuel you could save by replacing them.

Thank You,

Robert O'Connor/NJ

adayton_2

Trap Shut Publication

Robert, the publication "It pays to keep your trap shut!" Author: Murdock, Edward M

is available from two sources that I could find. The first is a subscription service (7 day "free" trial with credit card info REQUIRED, cost 19.95/month) LINK:

"http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_hb4310/is_200106/ai_n15026467"

The second is from select public library online access with password required. This is free but YOUR local library where you have YOUR library card and access password is REQUIRED. Not ALL libraries participate. LINK:

http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-747613_ITM

Hope this helps, Alfred

adayton

excerpt

Thermostatic radiator traps are commonly found on two-pipe steam systems. You will find them on radiators, convectors and unit heaters. Many steam-heated apartment buildings and office buildings will have hundreds scattered throughout the building. These traps will generally fail in the open position after three to five years of service opening and closing well over 100,000 times.

Failure to conduct proper maintenance of these traps not only will create heating problems within the building, but will cost you thousands of dollars every heating season. The table below is a guide ...

Robert O'Connor_12

adayton

Thanks for your help!

Robert O'Connor/NJ