If you want to check a thermostatic steam trap, the
sensor tip must touch the steam trap at one of the
following points:
the area between the cover and the cover flange
the side of the cover
Examples of test points on thermostatic
steam traps
Steam trap type BK 45 with bimetallic regulator
Steam trap type BK 15 with bimetallic regulator
Thermostatic steam trap type MK 45 with
membrane regulator
If you want to check a float trap, the sensor tip
must touch the steam trap at one of the following
points:
the highest point of the cover
the side of the cover
Examples of test points on ball traps
Ball float trap type UNA 1
Ball float trap type UNA 2
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