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Ye-Ole Steam Dude:

Good day all,

Need some help with out fitting a new Boiler. I am working on a new design for a small boiler and I want to be sure that I install (weld) enough fittings for the accessories. Here is what I have so far;

One each ½" outlet for:
Temp Gauge
Pressure Gauge
Relief valve ***
Steam Out ***
Main Fill ( 1" size )

Two each ½" outlet for:
Sight Glass

*** I am thinking that I can “T” off one of these outlets for a Whistle.

I can use the Main Fill to empty the unit so have not drawn a “drain” outlet.

Do I need anything else?

Thanks,
Thomas

steamboatmodel:
Hi Thomas,
What size and style are you doing?
Gerald.

crueby:
Possibly a drain fitting at the bottom would save having to tip the unit over to drain, and you need a place for air to come in when draining anyway.
From the dimensions on the bushings, sounds like a large boiler?

Ye-Ole Steam Dude:

--- Quote from: crueby on September 06, 2017, 03:48:53 PM ---Possibly a drain fitting at the bottom would save having to tip the unit over to drain, and you need a place for air to come in when draining anyway.
From the dimensions on the bushings, sounds like a large boiler?

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Hi Chris,

Yep you are right I will add the drain. It will be 6x6x16 hopefully big enough to run most of my engines.

Thank you.

Thomas

Ye-Ole Steam Dude:

--- Quote from: steamboatmodel on September 06, 2017, 03:44:13 PM ---Hi Thomas,
What size and style are you doing?
Gerald.

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The Boiler will be 6x6x16 and will be a horizontal style. It will have an electric heating element with a control box of my own design. The Temp and Pressure will be controlled with digital power regulator and remote sensors ( I hope ? ).

Thomas

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