. American engineer and railroad journal . ineers itpreseuts several special advantages in additionto those already enumerated. Its working can be seen from theoutside and it is not necessary to take off covers or break joints;it is very light; its construction is such that it may be convenientlyfixed on the engine columns or bulkheads, vertically or otherwise,and will drain the main steam pipe, the valve casings, the steam jack-ets or branch pipes to auxiliary engines, keeping these importantparts clear of water without loss of dry steam. In so doing thereis not only a distinct economy in ste
. American engineer and railroad journal . ineers itpreseuts several special advantages in additionto those already enumerated. Its working can be seen from theoutside and it is not necessary to take off covers or break joints;it is very light; its construction is such that it may be convenientlyfixed on the engine columns or bulkheads, vertically or otherwise,and will drain the main steam pipe, the valve casings, the steam jack-ets or branch pipes to auxiliary engines, keeping these importantparts clear of water without loss of dry steam. In so doing thereis not only a distinct economy in steam, but also in packing, whichis found to last longer when this steam trap is used. An additionaladvantage is that less water is lost through the glands, the freshwater make up thus being less. This has been found in practicean important economy. This trap has met with most extraordi-nary success in Europe, and is used by the British Admiralty forhigh pressure steam and also in public buildings where heatingwith exhaust steam is The Geipel Steam Trap.—Fig. 1. This rapidity of action can doubtless be attributed in part to thefact that steam begins to close |tbe trap as soon as it enters thebrass pipe and while it yet has to traverse the length of the latter. This trap will discharge a continuous stream of water the fullbore of the pipe connections. The valve is easily examined and re-placed, only two minutes being required for the operation; it isaccomplished by removing the cap of the valve body. Tbe valveseat is renewable. The valve can be opened by hand to blowthrough the trap, and can be left open if desired. The trap willwork in any position. The instructions for connecting and work-ing the trap are as follows: Connect the lower or brass pipe, which Is the inlet, with thesteam pipe or vessel to be drained by at least 3 feet of pipe, in whicha valve or cock should be inserted. The top or iron pipe is the out-let, and should be connected with the drain, or it may
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