The Agora — Steam Trap Mastery
Thermostatic Radiator Steam Traps: The Workhorse of Low-Pressure HVAC Steam Systems
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Thermostatic radiator steam traps are the most common and most neglected component in low-pressure building steam systems. This guide covers how they work, where they fail, and how to specify Mepco 1E, 2E, and 3C series traps correctly.
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Float & Thermostatic Steam Traps: Continuous Drainage for Modulating Systems
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The float and thermostatic trap is the workhorse of HVAC steam systems and modulating process service. This post covers how it works, when to specify it over an inverted bucket, and how to choose between Mepco, Spirax Sarco, and Watson McDaniel — with a sizing checklist
Inverted Bucket Steam Traps: How They Work, When to Use Them, and How to Choose Between Armstrong and Mepco
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The inverted bucket is one of the oldest steam trap designs in common use. This post covers how it works, where it performs well, where it falls short, and how to choose between the Armstrong 800 series and Mepco IB series — with a sizing checklist.