[Steam-engine] Handhole Gaskets

[Mark]

I use Topogee (spelling?) gaskets. They are semi-hard black rubber and work 
very well. I know many who use them for years before replacing them. 
Personally, I order a new set each year as they are not very costly. I've 
found that Miami Valley Gasket Co. in Dayton, OH is a great place to work 
with. They are happy to help you figure out what you need and are good about 
cutting custom gaskets for you. They also stock other steam related things 
like rope packing, etc.

Mark


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dan Donaldson" <ddonaldson at tampatank.com>
To: "Steam-engine mailing list" <steam-engine at lists.stationary-engine.com>
Sent: Friday, January 28, 2005 8:41 AM
Subject: [Steam-engine] Handhole Gaskets


    What type of material do ya'll use for your handhole gaskets?  The 
gaskets supplier that we use were I work is recommending something called 
CPE.  The gaskets that were in the boiler were red rubber.  The gasket 
supplier said that red rubber was only good up to 180°.

Thanks
Dan Donaldson
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