What is a sediment trap for a hot water heater?

Sediment traps (sometimes mistakenly referred to as drip legs) are designed to catch sediment, in natural gas, before it enters into the water heater or furnace gas valve. Different areas have different contaminants in the gas, and the traps help catch these. Most water heaters do not have a sediment trap in them.Click to see full answer. Also question is, how much is a sediment trap?The total costs for installation of a sediment trap will vary depending on the type of flow control structures used and the size of the trap. If growers excavate the trap on their own, the total costs usually range from $600 – $1500, depending on the type of outlet structure used.Subsequently, question is, how long should a sediment trap be? The basic requirements for sediment traps: Must be installed as close to the inlet of the equipment as practical. Must be installed ahead of all pounds-to-inches pressure regulators. Must be made of a tee fitting with a capped nipple, a minimum of 3 inches in length, in the bottom opening of the run of the tee. Accordingly, how does a sediment trap work? Sediment traps are containers that scientists place in the water to collect particles falling toward the sea floor. The traps collect tiny sediment or larger accumulations called marine snow- made up of organic matter, dead sea creatures, tiny shells, dust and minerals.Is a drip leg necessary?Drips legs are used to collect water droplets. They are located in low areas of a gas line. Drip legs are only needed if the gas is wet. Most gas is dry, therefore drip legs are not often required.

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