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Steam Boiler for Calliope
By Hal Davis

This is reference to Jason Hahn's inquiry about obtaining a vertical
steam boiler [MMD 981117].  It would be a good idea to check local
regulations regarding the inspection of boilers.

In Michigan where I am, it's nearly impossible to get a privately owned
steam engine or steam boiler inspected and state approved.  They've
even come down on two friends of mine that own Cretor's Steam Pop Corn
machines as well as another fellow that built his own steam generator.

It might be perfectly legal in some areas but it wouldn't hurt to check
to be certain.

Hal Davis

 [ A description of Bart Hoebel's calliope is in MMDigest 980607,
 [ "25-key Steam Calliope in Princeton NJ Parade."
 [
 [> Power Source:  Fuel oil or #2 Diesel fuel; 10 HP boiler by
 [> Bryan Boiler Co. produces steam at 100 psi...  Regulated throttle
 [> reduces the steam pressure to 50 psi for the whistle manifolds.
 [
 [ -- Robbie


(Message sent Thu 19 Nov 1998, 10:01:08 GMT, from time zone GMT-0800.)

Key Words in Subject:  Boiler, Calliope, Steam

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