Allow condensate collection in jumpers instead of the jacketing. If the steam jacketing circuit contains more than one heating element, some condensate collection within the circuit is inevitable. It is not desirable for this condensate to collect in the jacketing since it would impede the system’s heat transfer. Rather, it is preferred to allow the condensate to temporarily collect in the jumpers which interconnect the heating elements of the circuit. This will not affect the system’s heat transfer. To allow condensate collection in the jumper, the steam inlet connection on the jacketing must be at a high elevation, and the condensate outlet connection must be at a relatively lower elevation. The jumper must dip below the condensate outlet before entering the steam inlet of the next element. If the connections and/or jumpers are installed in the opposite manner, the entire jacketing will fill with condensate.