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The Shipyard ( Dry Dock ): Builds & Questions => Steam => Topic started by: red_noir on January 26, 2010, 02:41:53 pm

Title: boiler maintenance !
Post by: red_noir on January 26, 2010, 02:41:53 pm

Hi. I recently purchased a 3.5" horizontal boiler from maccsteam. I really like the way it looks in bare copper and brass.
My question is do you guys do any regular cleaning of your boilers? in the way of steaming up once in a while with a little white vinegar to clean the insides?

thanks

Title: Re: boiler maintenance !
Post by: kno3 on January 26, 2010, 07:55:52 pm

I use vinegar for cleaning my boilers, but not on a regular basis. Just if scale builds up inside, which is seldom, as I only use distilled water nowadays.

Title: Re: boiler maintenance !
Post by: red_noir on January 26, 2010, 09:01:17 pm

ok, I only use distilled water. Is there any precautions to cleaning copper boilers with vinegar & water solutions?

Title: Re: boiler maintenance !
Post by: kno3 on January 26, 2010, 09:04:37 pm

Not that I know of. Provided, of course, you don't leave the vinegar in the boiler too long. I keep it 2-3 minutes.

Title: Re: boiler maintenance !
Post by: red_noir on January 26, 2010, 09:23:02 pm

perfect thank you !