[Steam-engine] Hard water

[Terry Welch]

Rick we collect rain water for the boilers here. I do believe they still treat
it, acid rain you know. I was told that the reason you change the fusable plug
is from the heating the plug goes through some work harding in the lead area
and may not melt out if needed. I found that out at steam school and was
talking to a engine owner last week. He told me he is planning on changing his
plug every other year.
Terry

Richard Strobel wrote:

>   Howdy all;
> Well the boiler inspector should be out sometime this week and am ready for
> him.  Can't wait!!!  The fusible plug came out easily and with a little
> blasting it cleaned up nicely.  Looks like 1" npt.  Not allowed to reuse
> this, right?..if so why is that and do they need to be changed at an
> interval?
>
>   Out here in the sticks, we have pretty hard water. What is the accepted
> method for treating this water to reduce mineral deposits, scale and such?
>
> Thanks in anticipation!!
>
> RickinMt.
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