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fourpines:
Hi I'm just getting started building a vertical boiler. I have 4'' type L copper pipe as my boiler shell , and (3/8 NPS) 0.500'' type L copper pipe for the 13 boiler tubes ,
and I'm thinking of purchasing 1/8'' thick 110 alloy copper plates to form the end caps. Are these materials ok to make a 10'' boiler ?
thanks for any help
Mike
cnr6400:
What existing / proven safe boiler design / plans are you working to?
derekwarner:
Mike......
This issue has been discussed before, in Australia we have Model Steam Boiler Codes that boilers must conform to in construction and test to be issued with a Boiler Registration....so the engine/boat or fixed steam plant can be used in Public
The UK has strict Model Steam Boiler Codes.......[our OZ Codes are somewhat a mirror of the UK Documents]
In the USA, it appears model steam boiler builders are subjected to a myriad of differing Codes from State to Stae or region to region
It may be a good idea to join a model steam club closeby to your residence........one would expect that the Club would have Boiler Inspectors who could provide advice in their Local Rules & Regs :happyreader:
Could save a lot of heartache :facepalm: in the future
Derek
fourpines:
thanks cnr 6400 for your reply , the design is mine using K.N.Harris's book Model Boilers & Boilermaking , using his calculations .
Are the materials ok ?
fourpines:
thanks derekwarner for the reply , I live in Ralston , Pa. north central pa. their are no clubs even near me , I would love to join one .
thanks Mike
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