How to Test a Steam Trap and Keep Things Running
Learning how to test a steam trap is basically the secret to not wasting thousands of dollars on your energy bill. It's one of those maintenance tasks that feels a bit like detective work because you can't actually see what's happening inside the iron pipes. You're essentially trying to figure out if a small mechanical valve is doing its job—letting water out while keeping the precious steam in—without tearing the whole system apart. ...