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any one recognize this trap

mshep
mshep Member Posts: 4
in Strictly Steam
Anyone know what model this trap is? Cover shows Illinois engineering co.  , no model # or other info on body and internal removed at some point. Hoping to find replacement inserts rather than replacing all the traps

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  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 17,840
    edited December 2013
    It's the Illinois 1T

    which is called an Outboard trap. Marsh and Sterling also made outboard traps. I'm assuming it has the usual 1/2" pipe connections.



    Tunstall and Barnes & Jones both make kits for these, but you will probably have to get a new cap as well as the capsule or cage unit for each trap. Still, it's a lot less trouble to rebuild rather than completely replace these traps.
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  • mshep
    mshep Member Posts: 4
    bigger than 1T?

    Life would be so much easier if they just put model #s on them.  Picked up replacement cover for a 1T and the cover diameter is too small.  Posted pictures of the difference. I see Illinois also lists an outboard 1/2" trap as a 2T. Is it possible it is the same trap with bigger diameter cover. Reached out to B and J but haven't heard back
  • mshep
    mshep Member Posts: 4
    edited January 2014
    size difference

    pics of trap cover vs 1T replacement cover
  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 17,840
    That's a new one on me

    measure the diameter of your original cap so they can cross-reference it. 
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    Towson, MD, USA
    Steam, Vapor & Hot-Water Heating Specialists
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