New Boiler Washout?
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Ian G
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New Boiler Washout?
So the day has finally come and my boiler has arrived. A quick look over it and the welding quality looks first rate. The guys next door that weld over at a structural steel fabricators were impressed.
The boiler is or rather was full of swarf, I have removed this with the aid of an air line and a magnet on a stick. How do you go about cleaning all the cutting oil residue from the inside of the boiler?
The boiler is or rather was full of swarf, I have removed this with the aid of an air line and a magnet on a stick. How do you go about cleaning all the cutting oil residue from the inside of the boiler?
Ian G- Number of posts : 9
Location : West Sussex
Registration date : 2012-12-06
Re: New Boiler Washout?
Wait until assembled, light a fire in it a watch it prime all over the new paintwork for the first few steamings....
Seriously though I suspect if you blasted it with a Karcher a few times it would help, if its any consolation not only did I not wash it out I didnt get any of the swarf out either... No idea where it is now ??
Seriously though I suspect if you blasted it with a Karcher a few times it would help, if its any consolation not only did I not wash it out I didnt get any of the swarf out either... No idea where it is now ??
Re: New Boiler Washout?
so so so true Kev, . All these engines look sooooo nice before a fire is in them. Don't forget if you have a steam leak it gets engraved into your paint and you can't get it out.
Flasback- Number of posts : 191
Location : Cheshire
Registration date : 2011-01-30
Re: New Boiler Washout?
Right that's it, I'm not lighting a bloody fire in mine!!!!!
Regards,
Tony
Regards,
Tony
Tony King- Number of posts : 856
Age : 68
Location : scotland
Registration date : 2008-10-31
Re: New Boiler Washout?
I nearly mentioned your engine Tony as a reference but your other engine looks really good too and that has been steam a few times. By the way I will be in Dounreay for the next 4 weeks, not far from you. I have to get two flights to get to Wick, I understand the locals are still having/taking summer holidays as its only windly:P Well if the ausies beat you this weekend I will have some fun next week.
Flasback- Number of posts : 191
Location : Cheshire
Registration date : 2011-01-30
Re: New Boiler Washout?
Only 160 miles away! I am only 100.
lynnr- Number of posts : 3242
Age : 55
Location : Highland, 4inch showman
Registration date : 2010-08-06
Re: New Boiler Washout?
best quote of the yearTony King wrote:Right that's it, I'm not lighting a bloody fire in mine!!!!!
Regards,
Tony
Brian M- Number of posts : 261
Location : Cheshire
Registration date : 2011-01-30
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