Need help firing up boiler

[Alan HazelParticipant @alanhazel98426]

I have inherited a steam tug but don't know how to fire up the boiler. The model and engine is about 10 years old and as far as i know has not been on the water. I have attache a couple of photo's and hope somebody can help.

[Alan HazelParticipant @alanhazel98426]

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Hello Alan

Your first requirement is to get the boiler pressure tested

Don't even think of firing up!

Bob

[TelstarParticipant @telstar]

Hello Alan

I wholeheartedly endorse Bob's remark. If you try to find a model club, or better still, a model engineering society there is bound to be steam enthusiasts who can supply you with a great deal of knowhow and safety proceedures.

Safety Valves, Blowdown valves and sight glasses are only the first of things to be checked, after being layed up unused for a long time.

Looks like a nice boiler by the way

cheers Tom

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