A C-shaped failure detector for steam traps includes a curved temperature sensitive bi-metal strip positionable against the external surface of a steam or condensate pipe, and two thermally insulative arms,Instrument Manifolds one extending from each end of the strip. The contiguous surface area between the bi-metal strip and pipe varies with the pipe surface temperature, resulting in an amplified response,Water Power Control Valves both in expansion and contraction. A threaded rod is pivotally mounted to one of the arms, and a sleeve threadedly engages the free end of the rod and extends freely through an opening in the other arm. The sleeve is rotated on the rod to selectively position the sleeve with respect to the second arm.GATE VALVES The arms move angularly toward or away from each other responsive to temperature changes in the bi-metal strip. The resulting relative movement of the sleeve and second arm, visually displayed by markings on the sleeve, indicates the temperature deviation from a select bi-metal strip temperature corresponding to the select position of the sleeve.

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