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Traps for 2 pipe steam-Broomell
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Jim_45
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I have a 2 pipe Broomell steam system that had 2 of the original rads replaced years ago. There are two Burnham baserays (one about 4 foot, and one about 2 foot) that don't seem to have any traps. It was piped with 3/4" copper and the returns (and main dry returns near by) really heat up. I am sure steam is getting into the main dry returns thru these. Can I add traps on the individual returns before they empty into the common main return (There is not much room up by the baseboards)? If so, what type and size? I contacted Burnham but have not gotten a reply.
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Yes, you can use traps
These will stop the steam from getting into the dry return. Hoffman (17C), Barnes & Jones (122) and Tunstall all make very good traps. Also make sure the dry return is well vented- Gorton's #2 vent works well on this type of system.
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Thanks
I tried to get the Gortons for the dry main vent but ended up with a Hoffman 75. It hisses so I plan on adding a second.0 -
Call Gorton
at 908-276-1323. Talk to Ken Kunz and tell him I sent you. He'll fix you up.
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