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by PhilMart
Tue Feb 06, 2018 7:21 pm
Forum: Sales and Trade
Topic: Safety Valves for sale
Replies: 6
Views: 10690

Re: Safety Valves for sale

I think they are sold now. If not will re-post
by PhilMart
Tue Jan 16, 2018 6:24 pm
Forum: Technical - Engines and Boilers
Topic: Hot well size
Replies: 56
Views: 56401

Re: Hot well size

""does anyone have a half way elegant way to insulate a 3/8" copper pipe?"" Clothes line. It takes a while to install, but it works. Inexpensive too. Once you install the economizer, you'll see a marked improvement in plant performance. The hotwell temp will be irrelevant. Due to your automatic wat...
by PhilMart
Fri Jan 05, 2018 5:25 pm
Forum: Technical - non Engines and Boilers
Topic: Funnel height ?
Replies: 5
Views: 6106

Re: Funnel height ?

My personal preference is the other way round! The inner projects an inch or two above the outer!
by PhilMart
Sat Jul 30, 2016 5:12 pm
Forum: Sales and Trade
Topic: Safety Valves for sale
Replies: 6
Views: 10690

Re: Safety Valves for sale

Did not read your full reply. Yes they are both 3/4" BSP threaded, both the outlet(F) and the connection to boiler (M). If you want I can make enquiries to Nabic and check the spring situation. Phil
by PhilMart
Thu Jul 28, 2016 4:35 pm
Forum: Sales and Trade
Topic: Safety Valves for sale
Replies: 6
Views: 10690

Re: Safety Valves for sale

Don't see why not Weslry, they would need new spring though
by PhilMart
Wed Jul 27, 2016 4:35 pm
Forum: Sales and Trade
Topic: Safety Valves for sale
Replies: 6
Views: 10690

Safety Valves for sale

I have 2 Nabic 3/4" Safety Valves for sale if anyone interested. Happy to sell them singly. Both about 20 years old and (roughly) set for 125 psi. I think the existing springs, which are in fair condition, would be ok in the range 100 to 150 psi; outside that new ones can be got from Nabic. They are...
by PhilMart
Wed Jul 06, 2016 5:49 pm
Forum: Technical - non Engines and Boilers
Topic: Using TSP as boiler cleaner
Replies: 12
Views: 15928

Re: Using TSP as boiler cleaner

Thanks every one for your useful answers. My particular problem is that my boiler inspector likes me to completely fill the boiler via injector at the end of a days run to "kill the oxygen". My boiler capacity is around 40 gals (UK gals that is!) and the difference between working level and complete...
by PhilMart
Mon Jul 04, 2016 4:27 pm
Forum: Technical - non Engines and Boilers
Topic: Using TSP as boiler cleaner
Replies: 12
Views: 15928

Re: Using TSP as boiler cleaner

Gosh! Thanks guys, replies in less than 24 hours; wonderful. :D I too have heard that oil is not really a problem in our low pressure boilers as they simply do not get hot enough for the oil to carbonise. My problem is that having a canal boat, my make up water is often very muddy and the combinatio...
by PhilMart
Sun Jul 03, 2016 5:33 pm
Forum: Technical - non Engines and Boilers
Topic: Using TSP as boiler cleaner
Replies: 12
Views: 15928

Using TSP as boiler cleaner

I wonder, does anyone have any experience of using TSP (tri sodium phosphate) as a cleaning agent to remove oily deposits from inside a boiler? My boiler seems to collect oil whatever I do to try to keep it out! Suggestions as to strength of solution etc would be most welcome as well as info on poss...
by PhilMart
Mon Mar 07, 2016 7:49 pm
Forum: Technical - Engines and Boilers
Topic: Circulating water requirements
Replies: 13
Views: 14590

Re: Circulating water requirements

Have just had the covers off my condenser. Its area is a shade over 12 sq feet which should be OK for 12 HP. It was pretty muddy inside but otherwise OK. I had suspected some blockage as the return water temp has got pretty darn high of late around 80-90 deg C. Obviously not the condenser so I shall...