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Boiler gauge glass

Boiler gauge glass

Boiler gauge glass

(OP)
How often is a civilian boiler's direct reading water level indicator blown down.

RE: Boiler gauge glass

I've never seen it actually written down anywhere, but standard practice in any boiler plant I ever worked in was to blow down the glass and column at the start of your shift, and record it in the logbook.

RE: Boiler gauge glass

Makes no difference if the boiler is civilian or military does it? Red or white?

Sorry-couldn't help it.

Once a shift is good practice for good water. Logs and water chemistry can give a guide for the best practice overall.

RE: Boiler gauge glass

(OP)
I guess I should have said a shore based non-propulsion boiler in the private sector.  Thanks all for  the info   it helped. Also just FYI we blow our BGG down at approx. 200PSI during light-off.
  Thanks again

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