It was a nice day, and I needed to make sure that the washout plug I was having trouble with finally sealed right anyway. It did… at least until I take it out to wash the boiler after the October show. I got this cool little (but kind of spendy) adjustable hex wrench made by Ridgid that should make it easier to install from now on. The boiler drafted really well for a change and we had steam up in about an hour. It had been parked in what was a mud hole back in August, so we were hoping it would come out. It only spun a little, then grabbed and walked right out. Since we had the showgrounds all to ourselves I decided to run it around on the roads for a bit.
Kim decided she was brave enough to drive.
a brief vid clip- sorry no sound http://s397.photobucket.com/albums/pp52/steamnut1917/?action=view¤t=P9120003.mp4 I really do need to reroute the exhaust on the feedwater pump someday. All you can see is steam.
Yes, the gauge is correct. I’m allowed 125psi On a 95 YO boiler. The previous owners took really good care of her. If I lived in New York they’d only allow 15psi because it’s a pre ASME double riveted lap seam… go figure.
