Good morning all. Can anyone out there give me an idea of how much it will cost to preform a hydrostatic test on a steam boiler, 13 two inch tubes, 19" in diameter, 35" in length?
Thank you.
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- Sun Feb 26, 2017 4:28 pm
- Forum: Technical - Engines and Boilers
- Topic: Hydrostatic Test
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- Thu Feb 23, 2017 1:28 am
- Forum: Sales and Trade
- Topic: Searching For Vintage Boiler West Coast US
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Re: Searching For Vintage Boiler West Coast US
Lets have a bit of fun, I must set the record straight, I do have a steam boat.
Only difference is mines in inches, not feet!
Only difference is mines in inches, not feet!
- Thu Feb 23, 2017 1:18 am
- Forum: Sales and Trade
- Topic: Searching For Vintage Boiler West Coast US
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Re: Searching For Vintage Boiler West Coast US
Could be a good thought, have to think that one out! Stick an air compressor in it??
- Mon Feb 20, 2017 3:50 pm
- Forum: Sales and Trade
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Re: Searching For Vintage Boiler West Coast US
Welcome to the forum Jim, That's a nice engine you've got there! On my travels with Cal Fire I've seen a few single-lap riveted VFT's in the foothills around Jackson, etc. Usually they're yard art. Probably would have to be re-tubed at a minimum, if they can be safely revived at all. Next time I se...
- Sun Feb 19, 2017 10:57 pm
- Forum: Sales and Trade
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Searching For Vintage Boiler West Coast US
Greetings all. I recently picked up a St. Louis Steam Engine, circa 1898! It's still fully operational to my delight. I've not calced out the HP as of yet, only has a 4" bore and 4" stroke. I would like to locate a vertical boiler that's a bit on the vintage side but still operational. Prefer wood o...