[Steam-engine] Definition for an Antique Boiler

[James Mackessy]

Hi Mike;
I'm no authority, but I would think the design is more of a classification
factor than age. A brand new lapseam boiler built to an antique design
still would have the same concerns as the old one, where a seamless
barrel on a new welded boiler built to a newer design is a different
animal altogether. Both are obviously "hobby boilers", but I think you
are right to make a distinction of some sort. Age and condition are
always factors that need to be considered in evaluating the safety of a
boiler, regardless of design, but I don't think these two things should
constitute a separate set of requirements, as design might.
Best Regards;
Jim Mackessy


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Rohrer" <wmrohrer at myactv.net>
To: "'Steam-engine mailing list'" <steam-engine at lists.stationary-engine.com>
Sent: Sunday, September 19, 2004 11:10 AM
Subject: [Steam-engine] Definition for an Antique Boiler


> I set on the State of Maryland's Board of Boiler Rules. We are getting
ready
> to take a look at the laws for the state for antique boilers. Our Chief
> boiler inspector, ask me if I could see how and what other states
definition
> for antique boilers are. This comes about because of people having "NEW"
> boilers make should they be treated as an antique. I would also like to
know
> if anyone on the list sits on any boards or committees for their state or
> shows that I could talk to. We have a problem with engines coming in from
> other states. My show in Smithsburg gets engines from Pennsylvania. After
> this year Maryland will not accept their inspection. Virginia is another
> state that Maryland will not accept. Please contact me off list if you
want.
>
> Thanks
>
> Mike
>
>
>
> Mike Rohrer
>
> Smithsburg, Maryland USA
>
> Collector of Antique Farm Literature
>
> Homepage - http://members.myactv.net/~wmrohrer/
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