Boiler Materials

Boiler Materials

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13 April 2015 at 17:48 #186299
Deltic007
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Hi,

Does anyone know the grade of copper that should be used in a model loco boiler? I have heard C107 or C106,Can anyone confirm

Answers appreciated muchly
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13 April 2015 at 17:48 #7566
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13 April 2015 at 18:12 #186301
Thor 🇳🇴
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C 106 or C 103 as far as I know. The topic was discussed here recently.

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Edited By Thor on 13/04/2015 18:17:48
13 April 2015 at 20:56 #186321
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It all depends on how you intend to join it up
13 April 2015 at 20:59 #186322
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13 April 2015 at 21:46 #186326
Keith Hale
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Use C103 or C106

For more info cupalloys.co.uk/best-practice/

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