Re: lubricator piping

2003-09-18 Thread Terry Griner
Things I hadn't thought of. Thanks Harry. Terry Griner >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 09/18/2003 8:50:52 AM >>> At 08:33 AM 9/18/03 -0400, you wrote: >If using Brass in a Boiler is a problem, due to enbrittlement, why is it okay to use brass for a steam line? Terry, Because the steam line can be r

Re: lubricator piping

2003-09-18 Thread Harry Wade
At 08:33 AM 9/18/03 -0400, you wrote: >If using Brass in a Boiler is a problem, due to enbrittlement, why is it okay to use brass for a steam line? Terry, Because the steam line can be replaced, and in the event of a failure a broken lubricator line wouldn't release the entire contents of

Re: lubricator piping

2003-09-18 Thread Terry Griner
Not that I want to open a can of worms, but... If using Brass in a Boiler is a problem, due to enbrittlement, why is it okay to use brass for a steam line? I would think that the steam would still have the ability to absorb the Zinc from the brass, and a steam line would be under the same pressur

lubricator piping

2003-09-18 Thread Gordon Watson
Royce, I have 1/16th piping on dead leg lubricators, but with short direct. route[about 1 " long ] for longer runs 1/8th " works ok, make the offtake from the lubricator removable and fit up with 1mm hole to start with, can always enlarge by small steps until youre happy with the feed r