[Steam-engine] boiler feedwater injector conection

[Richard Strobel]

Blake, Main steam out is 1 1/2.  2 Feedwater on boiler 1/2"  Blowdown is 
1"...  trycocks and water glass..1/2"..gauge 1/8.

Thanks for the reply
RickinMt.



>
> How big is the hole in the top of the boiler? I recall your water
> lines are 1/2" - is that right? I'm hoping the hole in the top is
> larger than 1/2" pipe so you can use a high pressure bushing. You
> may be able to find a busing with female threads from both sides
> inside the bushing, or make something up. I think you could weld
> an extension pipe to the bottom of the bushing, extending down
> into the boiler. The welded pipe would not interfere with the
> outside piping and would not be subject to pressure, so there
> should be no problem with codes, etc. and no one will know it
> anyway. Just make sure you are a decent welder and use schedule 80
> pipe. I like to use 2000 psi steel fittings too. They are very
> strong and easy to weld. Don't use cast iron or ductile iron
> fittings for this.
>
> I hope this helps. This is how I would do it.
>
> Blake
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