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Is this a steam trap?
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bReeze512
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2 pipe steam radiator. Of the 6 radiators in my house, 4 of them have one of these on the outflow pipe. Is it a steam trap? Could it go bad? Radiator is the last one on the line, second floor, and at the end of a heating cycle radiator starts making some banging noises and then a "whoosh" sound like a bunch of water is running out of it all at once.
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Minimal but yes. There is a water trap in there with a small orifice. No moving parts, just a trap like the old J bend you might find under very old sinks. Just a lot smaller.
Just guessing but if you remove it, you might find that is looks something like this inside.
Edward F Young. Retired HVAC ContractorSpecialized in Residential Oil Burner and Hydronics1 -
That's an "O-E" Vapor system. If you have @DanHolohan "s book "The Lost Art of Steam Heating", you can read about it in chapter 15.
Where are you located?All Steamed Up, Inc.
Towson, MD, USA
Steam, Vapor & Hot-Water Heating Specialists
Oil & Gas Burner Service
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I'm in northwest NJ, Belvidere. A qualified steam guy could make a killing here, a ton of ancient houses.
I have Dan's book "We Got Steam Heat", and read it from cover to cover the first night I got it. Just ordered "The Lost Art of Steam Heating", it'll be here Monday.
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Get in touch with @clammy , @EzzyT or @JohnNY - they are three of the best, and not far from you.bReeze512 said:I'm in northwest NJ, Belvidere. A qualified steam guy could make a killing here, a ton of ancient houses.
All Steamed Up, Inc.
Towson, MD, USA
Steam, Vapor & Hot-Water Heating Specialists
Oil & Gas Burner Service
Consulting3 -
Thanks @Steamhead!0
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