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Fill pigtail with water

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Fizz
Fizz Member Posts: 555
in Strictly Steam
Recent post for low pressure gauge failure indicated possible cause to be failure to fill pigtail with water. Is this common practice? 

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  • Hap_Hazzard
    Hap_Hazzard Member Posts: 2,919
    Yes.

    Some people count on condensation or splashing to fill the loop, but that's a bit risky.
    Just another DIYer | King of Prussia, PA
    1983(?) Peerless G-561-W-S | 3" drop header, CG400-1090, VXT-24
  • gerry gill
    gerry gill Member Posts: 3,083
    yes,

    the water in the loop keeps the gauge from feeling the direct effect of the steam.
    gwgillplumbingandheating.com
    Serving Cleveland's eastern suburbs from Cleveland Heights down to Cuyahoga Falls.

  • Fizz
    Fizz Member Posts: 555
    Yes

    Thanks for info!



    Fizz
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