![]() |
|
|
This sediment trap may be prone to less sediment. For sure it is prone!
Gas appliances should have a sediment trap.
There are various nicknames for the technique, but we'll go with that one.
The sediment trap is the vertical, downward protrusion under the gas line. It's purpose is to capture sediment or moisture in the gas before it gets into the mechanism to be burned.
OK, this one is on the wrong side of the gas valve, but that was the point of another post!
Sometimes I run into things I have not seen before.
It isn't unusual - I learn new things every day!
Especially from DIYers!
In this case, this is a new home.
Checking the unit in the attic I ran into something I have never seen before.
A sediment trap! This was a completely new style of installation for me!
The problem is, this trap is prone!
Horizontal!
And likely installed by a "professional."
It's not a trap at all, but the end of the line, before the beginning of the big burn.
Does it work? Probably not well, if at all.
This one is about 1 1/2" long.
The trap is supposed to be about 3" or so and downward.
Downward because gravity works. Things fall.
Does this horizontal trap actually trap anything?
I don't know, but suspect not!
There is no choice for me but to point it out on the home inspection report.
And include a photo for any "professional" that will be consulted to evaluate it.
My recommendation: gas lines are not something to be inventive and free thinking with! I would go with tradition and proper technique when installing a gas line. This installation is a bit odd to say the least. And perhaps dangerous.
![]() |
|
|

Experience Isn’t Expensive – It’s PRICELESS
If you plan to buy or sell a Prince William County home or property contact Karen and Art by Email or call us at 703-499-9279. Put our record of customer service, real estate experience and state-of-the-art technology to work for you in Alexandria, Arlington County, Fairfax County, Prince William County, Stafford County or the entire Northern Virginia Area.


Popular Prince William County homes include Eagles Pointe,
Wellington,
River Falls,
Saratoga Hunt,
Potomac Club,
Winding Creek,
Lake Ridge,
Westridge,
Old Bridge Estates,
Brittany,
Montclair,
Ashland,
Port Potomac,
Rollingwood Village,
Lake Terrapin,
Lake Side and
Meadowbrook Woods

![]() |
|
|

Old Bridge Estates is the second largest of the three primary communities along Old Bridge Road in Woodbridge.
There are a total of 860 homes (detached and town homes) on both sides of Smoketown Road just south of Old Bridge Road. There are two lovely ponds, community pool, tennis courts, wide streets and loads of trees.
|
Woodbridge Town Home Market Report |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Year To Date 2012 Vs. Total Year 2011 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Experience Isn’t Expensive – It’s PRICELESS
If you plan to buy or sell a Prince William County home or property contact Karen and Art by Email or call us at 703-499-9279. Put our record of customer service, real estate experience and state-of-the-art technology to work for you in Alexandria, Arlington County, Fairfax County, Prince William County, Stafford County or the entire Northern Virginia Area.


Popular Prince William County homes include Eagles Pointe,
Wellington,
River Falls,
Saratoga Hunt,
Potomac Club,
Winding Creek,
Lake Ridge,
Westridge,
Brittany,
Montclair,
Ashland,
Port Potomac,
Rollingwood Village,
Lake Terrapin,
Lake Side and
Meadowbrook Woods


![]() |
|
|

|
Dumfries Va Detached Home Market Report |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Year To Date 2012 Vs. Total Year 2011 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Experience Isn’t Expensive – It’s PRICELESS
If you plan to buy or sell a Prince William County home or property contact Karen and Art by Email or call us at 703-499-9279. Put our record of customer service, real estate experience and state-of-the-art technology to work for you in Alexandria, Arlington County, Fairfax County, Prince William County, Stafford County or the entire Northern Virginia Area.


Popular Prince William County homes include Eagles Pointe,
Wellington,
River Falls,
Saratoga Hunt,
Potomac Club,
Winding Creek,
Lake Ridge,
Westridge,
Old Bridge Estates,
Brittany,
Ashland,
Port Potomac,
Rollingwood Village,
Lake Terrapin,
Lake Side and
Meadowbrook Woods

![]() |
|
|

|
Dumfries, VA Detached Home Market Report |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Year To Date 2012 Vs. Total Year 2011 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Experience Isn’t Expensive – It’s PRICELESS
If you plan to buy or sell a Prince William County home or property contact Karen and Art by Email or call us at 703-499-9279. Put our record of customer service, real estate experience and state-of-the-art technology to work for you in Alexandria, Arlington County, Fairfax County, Prince William County, Stafford County or the entire Northern Virginia Area.


Popular Prince William County homes include Eagles Pointe,
Wellington,
River Falls,
Saratoga Hunt,
Potomac Club,
Winding Creek,
Lake Ridge,
Westridge,
Old Bridge Estates,
Montclair,
Ashland,
Port Potomac,
Rollingwood Village,
Lake Terrapin,
Lake Side and
Meadowbrook Woods


ActiveRain Corp. is not responsible for the accuracy of the site's content (which is written by members of the ActiveRain Real Estate Network) and does not endorse the views of the real estate agents, mortgage brokers, and others listed here.
Powered by the ActiveRain Real Estate Network
© 2012 ActiveRain Corp. All Rights Reserved