What is a steam trap? They are valves that were created to discharge condensation and vent air without losing steam. Just like any mechanical item that uses various mechanisms, over time you are going to have increased wear and tear. When this happens you run into a common, yet real problem when your steam trap begins to leak. When steam traps begin to leak wasting energy, affecting production immensely, creating safety issues, and raising your maintenance costs. In order to control a leaking steam trap, you have to be very proactive before the leak gets out of control. Some of the most common reasons for a steam trap leak are dirt, unplanned pressure surges, and oversized traps. Following these few steps below will help in lessening your chance for a leak. 1. You want to develop a regular routine and maintenance on the steam trap . Keeping up the checks, and maintenance will find problems before they become too massive...