Maximum trap capacities – Watts MG User Manual
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Valve Seat
Pressure
1
⁄
4
1
⁄
2
1
2
5
10
15
20
30
50
Orifice
Differential
Size Model
Diameter
Lat. Ht. Value
969.8
969.3
968
966
961
952
945
939
929
912
Lbs. Cond./Hr.
70
100
140
200
210
220
230
3
⁄
4
6G-15
MBH
68
97
136
193
202
209
217
EDR
282
404
566
804
841
870
904
Lbs. Cond./Hr.
175
250
350
500
525
550
575
1
7G-15
MBH
170
242
339
483
505
524
543
EDR
708
1008
1413
2012
2104
2183
2263
Lbs. Cond./Hr.
425
600
850
1200
1260
1320
1280
1
1
⁄
4
8G-15
MBH
412
582
823
1159
1211
1257
1304
EDR
1717
2423
3428
4830
5045
5236
5434
Lbs. Cond./Hr.
850
1200
1700
2400
2520
2640
2760
1
1
⁄
2
91G-15
MBH
824
1163
1646
2318
2422
2513
2608
EDR
3435
4847
6857
9660
10091
10472
10868
Lbs. Cond./Hr.
1775
2500
3550
5000
5250
5500
5750
2
101G-15
MBH
1721
2423
3436
4830
5045
5236
5434
EDR
7172
10096
14318
20125
21021
21817
22641
2
111MG-15
21
⁄
32
Lbs. Cond./Hr.
2200
2900
3920
5200
7600
10100
12000
MBH
2133
2811
3795
5023
7304
9615
11340
1
7MG-30
1
⁄
8
Lbs. Cond./Hr.
95
127
170
228
335
445
530
600
700
MBH
92
123
165
220
322
424
501
563
650
1
1
⁄
4
8MG-30
5
⁄
32
Lbs. Cond./Hr.
156
210
280
375
550
740
870
980
1160
MBH
151
204
271
362
529
704
822
920
1078
1
1
⁄
2
91MG-30
19
⁄
64
Lbs. Cond./Hr.
525
700
940
1250
1850
2450
2930
3300
3900
MBH
509
679
910
1208
1778
2332
2769
3099
3623
2
101MG-30
11
⁄
32
Lbs. Cond./Hr.
670
890
1180
1580
2340
3120
3700
4150
4900
MBH
650
863
1142
1526
2249
2970
3497
3897
4552
2
111MG-30
15
⁄
32
Lbs. Cond./Hr.
1300
1750
2340
3120
4600
6100
7200
8200
9700
MBH
1261
1696
2265
3014
4421
5807
6804
7700
9011
3
⁄
4
6MG-50
3
⁄
32
Lbs. Cond./Hr.
52
69
92
122
180
240
285
320
380
470
MBH
50
67
89
118
173
228
269
300
353
429
1
7MG-50
7
⁄
64
Lbs. Cond./Hr.
81
108
143
190
280
375
440
500
590
730
MBH
79
105
138
184
269
357
416
470
548
666
1
1
⁄
4
8MG-50
1
⁄
8
Lbs. Cond./Hr.
102
138
182
245
355
475
565
630
750
920
MBH
99
134
176
237
341
452
534
591
697
839
1
1
⁄
2
91MG-50
15
⁄
64
Lbs. Cond./Hr.
360
480
640
860
1260
1680
2000
2250
2670
3300
MBH
349
465
620
831
1211
1599
1890
2113
2480
3010
2
101MG-50
9
⁄
32
Lbs. Cond./Hr.
460
610
820
1100
1600
2140
2520
2841
3350
4150
MBH
446
591
794
1063
1538
2037
2381
2667
3112
3785
2
111MG-50
21
⁄
64
Lbs. Cond./Hr.
630
850
1140
1520
2220
2950
3500
3950
4700
5800
MBH
611
824
1104
1468
2133
2808
3308
3709
4366
5290
The basic capacity ratings are expressed in pounds conden-
sate per hour at various pressure differentials.
For ease of trap selection the tables also give the heating
value in MBH of the steam condensed. This is arrived at by
multiplying the condensate rating by the appropriate Latent
Heat Value and dividing by 1,000 to determine MBH.
Capacities are also expressed in square feet Equivalent
Direct Radiation. This is determined by dividing the heating
capacity in BTU/Hr. (MBH x 1,000) by 240 BTU/Hr./Square
Foot Equivalent Direct Radiation.
Example:
Select a trap for a Unit Heater with a heating capacity of 170
MBH operating on a 5 psi line. A 2 to 1 capacity factor is desired.
MBH rating for selection purposes =
2 x 170 = 340 MBH. Read down 5 psi
column and select the smallest trap whose
MBH rating exceeds 340 MBH.
The 1" 7G has a capacity of 505 MBH,
or 525 pounds of condensate per hour on
2,104 square feet Equivalent Direct
Radiation. 1" 7G is the correct trap for
this application.
Note: The condensate capacities for GF or MGF traps are the same as shown for G or MG float and thermostatic traps and selection should
be made in the same manner.
**Ratings are in accordance with the recommended standards adopted by the Steam Heating Equipment Manufacturers Association. Select trap directly from
table for the lowest differential that may exist in the system. Traps may be applied directly and no safety factor need be applied.
Maximum Trap Capacities
Pounds Condensate Per Hour, MBH, and Square Feet EDR
**Ca
pacities According
to
Recommended Shema Standards