They used to use those Asco valves on the backside of vacuum heat treat units to blow Argon gas into the chamber to quick cool the parts inside. We used to call them Red Hats because of the little red plastic caps over the clip for the coil. As you can imagine they didn't have a very long service life but they were cheap compared to what they originally came with. We had to climb up a ladder and stand on the back of a big bell housing to get to them.
I don't miss boilers and their needy fucking ways
ReplyDeletePretty much any mechanical system is needy. Self regulating systems don't... And don't let the morons mess with it!
DeleteOK Fred
DeleteOur jurisdiction does not allow the use of close nipples in pressure applications.
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Don't give cook county ( shitcago ) any ideas...
ReplyDeleteWe banned them after several incidents were one end was only a partial thread engaged. Its a recommendation in nb23.
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You Lie!
ReplyDeleteThat isn't any fun!
Get the line altogether and one valve leftover. Probably didn't need it anyway.
ReplyDeleteIt was just a dry fit, and yes the loose valve was used.
DeleteSeeing 150 fittings; feeder line? You have many problems with those ASCO valves?
ReplyDeleteFor water they have a pretty good lifespan depending on the quality of the water, for steam no so much.
DeleteThat's what I've seen from them. Very few have come back as warranty. Steam? Would not recommend for that application!
DeleteLOL. I feel you. I've seen something similar that made without unions. You just take the sawzall to it at that point and build a new one.
ReplyDeleteBack in the day, asco was the go to. Ĥas the quality headed south? (So to speak?)
ReplyDeleteCables, zip ties and wire. The only thing missing is duct tape.
ReplyDeleteThey used to use those Asco valves on the backside of vacuum heat treat units to blow Argon gas into the chamber to quick cool the parts inside. We used to call them Red Hats because of the little red plastic caps over the clip for the coil. As you can imagine they didn't have a very long service life but they were cheap compared to what they originally came with. We had to climb up a ladder and stand on the back of a big bell housing to get to them.
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