Steam Drain cocks

Steam Drain cocks

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12 December 2018 at 21:01 #385372
Alan maddern
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Hi any advice on how to stop steam activated drain cocks on my 5 inch loco from clogging up and not working and how to clear them again Thank you Am
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12 December 2018 at 21:01 #1781
Alan maddern
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12 December 2018 at 22:05 #385379
Jeff Dayman
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Are they clogging with rust or scale or ? Knowing what the clog is may help ID some actions to keep it from happening again.

Probably best to dismantle them and poke them out with wood sticks, pipe cleaners etc. as required (and keep all debris found for examination)
12 December 2018 at 23:25 #385392
Paul Lousick
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Copper or steel boiler ? Rust or scale ? Stored wet or dry ?

To prevent contaminants use clean water and correct water treatment.

Blow down at every steaming to flush out boiler.
24 December 2018 at 09:35 #387396
peter wilkins
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FIT AUTO DRAINS FROM KENNIONS…..£10 OR LESS EACH
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