Betty

Betty

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5 September 2011 at 13:12 #74481
Alan Donovan
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Hello.

I have been very lucky in obtaining a ‘Betty’ that I am sure will, with some TLC, be brought back to her former self.

The first step (I assume) is to undertake a boiler test. However although I have purchased a set of plans, I cannot find any reference to design or working pressures.

Can anybody help me with this? Is there a publication I need to obtain where this is all stated? Or have I just missed it upon the drawing?

Many thanks

Edited By Alan Donovan on 05/09/2011 13:13:43
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5 September 2011 at 13:12 #1032
Alan Donovan
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Working pressure
5 September 2011 at 19:18 #74492
Roderick Jenkins
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Alan,

I’ve had a look at my “words and music” booklet for Betty and I can’t see any references to working pressures or boiler testing. However, LBSC does refer back to his series for Mona which has far more detail about building a 3 1/2″ gauge boiler, including pressure testing. In this he refers to a working pressure of 75-80psi, with a hydraulic test to 150psi.

I hope you find this snippet useful.

Rod
5 September 2011 at 19:29 #74494
andy t
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Hi
I have a Betty up and running and is a fantastic performer (2011 curly bowl winner) and she is tested at 160 psi and runs at 80psi. Hope that helps. Andy
6 September 2011 at 01:25 #74527
John Baguley
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