What kind of steam trap cage is this ?
Trying to see the condition of my steam trap. I have the warren webster 712 HB trap, when I opened it up, it seems like someone rebuilt it at one point with something other than B&J or tunstall cage. I am not even sure how to get it off from the cap. Appreciate any tip on this.
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No, that's original Webster. Those numbers mean October 14, 1927.
All Steamed Up, Inc.
Towson, MD, USA
Steam, Vapor & Hot-Water Heating Specialists
Oil & Gas Burner Service
Consulting
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Oh wow. Looks pretty good for almost 100 years. Wasn't sure how forceful I need to remove the element.
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I replaced 30 from the same era, you can keep the housings and get new innards with a taller cap.
Bryant 245-8, 430k btu, 2-pipe steam in a 1930s 6-unit 1-story apt building in the NM mountains. 26 radiators 3800sqf
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@guzzinerd B&J site is saying use 1764 cage unit with existing cover. Where would i go about finding a new cap that will work it ?
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It will work with the cap (cover) you have now.
All Steamed Up, Inc.
Towson, MD, USA
Steam, Vapor & Hot-Water Heating Specialists
Oil & Gas Burner Service
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Lucky. Mine were a different brand, needing new caps
Bryant 245-8, 430k btu, 2-pipe steam in a 1930s 6-unit 1-story apt building in the NM mountains. 26 radiators 3800sqf
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I finally got it off ! It is basically 2 layers of metal bellows. It came off with some brute force with the help with dremel. I guess warren webster never had the intention of having it replaced, since there is no screw or anything. Will try to post some picture on the next one.
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Or it has corroded itself in place over the past 100 years.
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You are right ! 50% chance of it actually unscrew nicely.
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Tunstall replacement # is TFWW2515, using same cap (verify with Tunstall on the # & procedure, great people) also I think we had to pull seat . Did about 100 of them little over a year ago. Just tear out the old element if wont unscrew from cap. Dont need the treads in cap for the tunstall
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I picked up some old/new barnes and jones 1764 from ebay for cheap. but seems like TFWW2515 is a little cheaper new from Supply house, will probally go with Tunstall for the rest.
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