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New Pigtail Setup

nz
nz Member Posts: 125
in Strictly Steam
After installing the 3PSI gauge last year, I figured I could make improvements before this year's heating season. I added a vacuum gauge, and a 30z pressure gauge, in addition to my 0-3PSI gauge. I re-piped it so the -30 to 30 stock gauge is visible (although it never moves.) I also piped in a spot for the vaporstat, which is on its way, and a vacuum release valve.

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  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 18,071
    Looks kind of top-heavy

    I'd add some supports, or move some of those gauges or controls to where the original gauge now is. 
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  • gerry gill
    gerry gill Member Posts: 3,083
    edited September 2012
    in addition to what steamhead suggests

    (which you will need), add a union under the cross fitting so that its easy to take the piping apart each year to wash out the pigtail.
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  • nz
    nz Member Posts: 125
    Thanks

    Thanks for the suggestions, I'll get a pigtail and something to stabilize it.
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