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St Paul Steam

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Need help finding blowdown valve
« on: August 14, 2021, 09:40:57 pm »
as per title , I'm looking for possibly 3 of these valves for the side of my boiler. any help finding a supplier would be greatly appreciated , they are 1/8 mip or npt.
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Re: Need help finding blowdown valve
« Reply #1 on: August 15, 2021, 07:14:48 am »
Hi Bruce, I believe these are tricocks for water level checking in the event your site glass is not functioning correctly. Blowdown valves often have a larger flow capacity.

I have 3 of them. I believe outside 2 are NOS and the one in the center is used and in very good shape.

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Re: Need help finding blowdown valve
« Reply #2 on: August 15, 2021, 06:54:35 pm »
Thanks Gil , they look perfect , I look forward to receiving them.
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Re: Need help finding blowdown valve
« Reply #3 on: August 16, 2021, 04:32:50 pm »
Nice job Gil!

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Re: Need help finding blowdown valve
« Reply #4 on: August 23, 2021, 11:11:58 am »
Glad to help, Bruce!

Thanks, Charlie!

Gil