Steam trap
What it is
Two pipe systems rely on steam traps to prevent steam from passing through the radiator and exiting into the condensate return pipe.
Some systems use condensate pumps to return the condensate to the basement. These systems would have steam traps in the basement along with a condensate tank that feeds water back into the boiler.
Its parts
Related pages
- Glossary: Steam trap
Its entry, and the guide's pages that use it.
- Steam heat
How steam boilers and radiators work, air vents, banging and boiler rules
Sources
- U.S. Department of Energy. Thermostatic.
- U.S. Department of Energy. Measure Guideline: Steam System Balancing and Tuning for Multifamily Residential Buildings.