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- Sun Aug 04, 2019 9:23 pm
- Forum: Technical - Engines and Boilers
- Topic: T goodhand boiler maker in Kent
- Replies: 17
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Re: T goodhand boiler maker in Kent
Thanks for all the comments,
- Mon Jul 29, 2019 8:48 pm
- Forum: Technical - Engines and Boilers
- Topic: T goodhand boiler maker in Kent
- Replies: 17
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Re: T goodhand boiler maker in Kent
I think if it stands 160 psi hydraulic test with ease , then what's the problem? It only runs at 75psi It's built by a professional there is no doubt, perhaps I should arrange for it to be dropped from the edge of space loaded with plastic explosive into a nuclear reactor and see if the safety valve...
- Sat Jul 27, 2019 9:46 pm
- Forum: Technical - Engines and Boilers
- Topic: T goodhand boiler maker in Kent
- Replies: 17
- Views: 14453
Re: T goodhand boiler maker in Kent
I have hydraulically tested it go 160 and it seems fine, no leaks or cracks, there may be hope yet, If mr Goodhand passed away in 1960 at the age of 92 , he might have made this boiler anytime from say 1890 when he was 22 or 1912 when the advert was in the paper he would have been 44 In any event th...
- Sat Jul 27, 2019 9:41 pm
- Forum: Technical - Engines and Boilers
- Topic: T goodhand boiler maker in Kent
- Replies: 17
- Views: 14453
Re: T goodhand boiler maker in Kent
Thankyou for the replies, they have been very helpful, the photo ubove is the original plate on the boiler,
Regards Colin
I'm hoping to get a certificate for this boiler, do you think I have enough information to do this? Regards Colin
- Sat Jul 27, 2019 9:36 pm
- Forum: Technical - Engines and Boilers
- Topic: T goodhand boiler maker in Kent
- Replies: 17
- Views: 14453
- Thu Jul 25, 2019 9:04 pm
- Forum: Technical - Engines and Boilers
- Topic: T goodhand boiler maker in Kent
- Replies: 17
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T goodhand boiler maker in Kent
I have one of his boilers , wrought iron horizontal riveted , fire tube , coal fired
Any help will be appreciated
- Sun Jun 23, 2019 7:11 pm
- Forum: General Steamboat stuff
- Topic: chelmer river uk how do I get on it?
- Replies: 5
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Re: chelmer river uk how do I get on it?
RGSP, thankyou for your information every bit is helpful, I would like to find out more about the broads , I'm looking into the crouch which is local to me here in Essex, there is a lovely slip at Sutton boatyard with floating pontoons so you can launch and tie up whilst waiting for steam, I went th...
- Tue Jun 11, 2019 9:22 pm
- Forum: General Steamboat stuff
- Topic: chelmer river uk how do I get on it?
- Replies: 5
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chelmer river uk how do I get on it?
Has anyone got any information about the river chelmer in the uk? I can't find any slipways or information on how to get access for my steamboat, it's like a secret society or something, I've looked for days for information and found nothing
- Mon Jun 10, 2019 5:06 pm
- Forum: Members' Websites and Boats
- Topic: Colin chandlers 14ft yachting world day boat conversion to steam
- Replies: 33
- Views: 38867
- Mon Jun 10, 2019 5:04 pm
- Forum: Members' Websites and Boats
- Topic: Colin chandlers 14ft yachting world day boat conversion to steam
- Replies: 33
- Views: 38867
Re: Colin chandlers 14ft yachting world day boat conversion to steam
Alas work on the project has ceased due to finding a complete steamboat for sale from a retiring sailor who had to give up his boat for health reasons, so I've jumped ahead massively on my quest for a steam boat for an unbelievable price that no one would pass up. Joan of oak has now gone and Bumble...