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SeanBeans
SeanBeans Member Posts: 520
in Strictly Steam
When you dont know how to get a 3 inch elbow off...

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  • SeanBeans
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  • Fred
    Fred Member Posts: 8,542
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    I would say "When you don't know how to properly install a steam boiler".
    Paul S_3
  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 16,860
    edited March 2017
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    Fred said:

    I would say "When you don't know how to properly install a steam boiler".

    I'll second that. That guy didn't read the manual. He reduced the 2-1/2" steam outlet to 2" with a bushing, which is a big no-no on a Dunkirk boiler.

    Then there is a concentric reducer on the header before the elbow to the equalizer. This will trap water in the header.

    This will produce wet steam, reduced efficiency and possibly banging.
    All Steamed Up, Inc.
    Towson, MD, USA
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  • Tinman
    Tinman Member Posts: 2,808
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    A tubing cutter would have eliminated that 3" el in about 2 minutes.
    Steve Minnich
  • lchmb
    lchmb Member Posts: 2,997
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    the site glass looks very colorful....
    Gordo

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