[Steam-engine] Wachs boiler update

[James Mackessy]

Rick, that's great news. It doesn't get much better than that! Have Fun!-Jim
Mackessy
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard Strobel" <Richard_Strobel7 at msn.com>
To: "Steam-engine mailing list" <steam-engine at lists.stationary-engine.com>
Sent: Thursday, October 20, 2005 9:24 PM
Subject: Re: [Steam-engine] Wachs boiler update


> Guys and Gals..had an exceptionally good day today.  Called the state
boiler
> inspector at 8 a.m. and he was here 4 hours later.  Had a nice visit for a
> couple of hours..thanks to ya'll I didn't come across as a total dummy and
> he will be out in a couple days to do the U.T. and map it.  He shows great
> interest in the steam hobby and does attend some shows and ensure's that
> quality control/safety is #1.  Suggested I get the fusible link out,
didn't
> bad mouth the lap seam and swags it as a 20 hp..he'll punch in the numbers
> later.  He asked me what kind of pressure I'd like to run in it..and
> naturally I said max..we had a good laugh.  He says 60-80 psi will do
> anything I want to do with it in this hobby.
>
> All in all, a GREAT DAY in "The Big Sky."
> PS: His pet peaves are the same as mine..iron leaving Montana and concern
> about the new generation grabbing hold.
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