uscpsycho
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I am installing a steam shower and want to make sure the steam generator is properly drained.
It's a Thermasol Pro series generator which includes a drain pan that should be drained. My contractor planned to connect the drain from the steam generator with the drain from the nearby tub. This seemed fine at first, but I just read that if there is a power failure a steam generator can release its super heated water. If this happens the water may be too hot (200+ degrees) for the tub's plastic drain. But Thermasol's Pro generators with Auto Powerflush work differently from other steam generators so that might not apply.
I read something on another site about proper trap placement for a steam generator drain. It was rather technical so I didn't fully understand it. What kind of trap consideration do I need to make?
Thermasol's drain instructions don't offer much guidance: Plumb the 3/4" drain connection on pan to an approved drain. Drain Pan must be installed on all generator installations. All plumbing shall be performed by a qualified licensed plumber and in accordance with applicable national and local codes.
Despite these directions and the existence of a drain in the drain pan this Thermasol video oddly suggests that the generator doesn't require a drain at 1:42
I also read somewhere that you can just drain the pan into a bucket. This could make sense depending on how much water is discharged. If I'm understanding the Thermasol video this generator flushes water back through the steam head instead of draining directly out of the generator. So I'm not even sure when water would be discharged into the drain pan.
In a nutshell, given the unique operation of the Thermasol, is it OK to drain the pain into the tub's drain? Are there any considerations necessary with respect to having a trap in the drain? Can I drain into a bucket?
TIA!
It's a Thermasol Pro series generator which includes a drain pan that should be drained. My contractor planned to connect the drain from the steam generator with the drain from the nearby tub. This seemed fine at first, but I just read that if there is a power failure a steam generator can release its super heated water. If this happens the water may be too hot (200+ degrees) for the tub's plastic drain. But Thermasol's Pro generators with Auto Powerflush work differently from other steam generators so that might not apply.
I read something on another site about proper trap placement for a steam generator drain. It was rather technical so I didn't fully understand it. What kind of trap consideration do I need to make?
Thermasol's drain instructions don't offer much guidance: Plumb the 3/4" drain connection on pan to an approved drain. Drain Pan must be installed on all generator installations. All plumbing shall be performed by a qualified licensed plumber and in accordance with applicable national and local codes.
Despite these directions and the existence of a drain in the drain pan this Thermasol video oddly suggests that the generator doesn't require a drain at 1:42
I also read somewhere that you can just drain the pan into a bucket. This could make sense depending on how much water is discharged. If I'm understanding the Thermasol video this generator flushes water back through the steam head instead of draining directly out of the generator. So I'm not even sure when water would be discharged into the drain pan.
In a nutshell, given the unique operation of the Thermasol, is it OK to drain the pain into the tub's drain? Are there any considerations necessary with respect to having a trap in the drain? Can I drain into a bucket?
TIA!