Dan Markoff Wrote:
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> Eureka's boiler was actually in pretty good shape
> in spite of the fact it had been through a fire
> also.. I did have to remove and replace the front
> tube sheet and a few other minor things. However,
> it was generally in good shape. The boiler
> inspector for Arizona however, condemned Reno's
> boiler because it is lap seam. So is Eureka's.
> The Arizona inspector just had a bias against lap
> seam boilers and did not like them. However, that
> is not a condemning thing by itself. Indeed,
> Eureka's , Inyos, and other boilers have been
> operation just fine for 143 years. In fact, my
> experience has been that boiler inspectors like to
> be able to see the lap seam.to make sure it is
> safe.
>
> Dan Markoff
That is good to know, Mr. Markoff. I guess we will have to wait and see what Nevada's boiler inspector will have to say about the "Reno" and her boiler.