Vertical boiler Paddy.
Dave Potter's vertical boiler engine Paddy, which is based at Amerton, is now in the workshop going through its 10yr boiler tests.
The boiler has already been stripped down,descaled cleaned, and rust neutralised, the first test to be carried out by the boiler inspector was to test the thickness of the metal, this was satisfactory.
The boiler will then be hydraulically pressure tested, if successful, it will be followed by a steam test. Dave is also taking the opportunity to repaint Paddy.
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