Boiler Ferrules – Whats the correct material to use?

Boiler Ferrules – Whats the correct material to use?

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5 April 2012 at 22:04 #6071
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5 April 2012 at 22:04 #88503
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I have a Stuart 504 boiler and I need to replace a couple of the ferrules – easy enough to make, but what is the correct material to use?

Thanks

steve
6 April 2012 at 07:38 #88517
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What are you meaning by Ferrules? do you mean the bushes that are soldered into the boiler to take fittings if so use bronze.

If its the ferrule that goes on the end of a pipe again I would use bronze as its a bit softer and will take up any irregularity in the joint though brass is quite common.

J
6 April 2012 at 09:52 #88525
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Yep it's the component that' soldered into the boiler, threaded to take the various fittings.

Thanks Jason
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