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Post by george on Sept 5, 2018 18:00:46 GMT
Hello all, there is an item for sale that i know of, it has a steel boiler with copper tubes, the hydraulic cert is dated for retest in four years, can anyone tell me because its kicking around in the back of my mind that a steel boiler needs testing every two years, am i right or wrong?
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Post by heyfordian18 on Sept 5, 2018 19:04:55 GMT
Hi George,
The maximum validity period for a hydraulic certificate on a steel boiler is, as you have in your mind, 2 years
Boiler Test Code Vol 1 Clause 12.5b
Don't overlook the need to remove the cladding at 7 yearly intervals for a thorough examination.
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Post by george on Sept 5, 2018 19:27:14 GMT
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Post by GeorgeRay on Sept 5, 2018 21:24:59 GMT
George
This appears to be the original hydraulic test hence it’s validity is 4 years. Thereafter it’s 2 years. There is no mistake this is all in accordance with the MELG boiler test code.
George Ray
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Post by heyfordian18 on Sept 6, 2018 15:34:09 GMT
Seeing the certificate makes things easier!
No real problem with it.
The certificate displayed with the advert is for the initial test, (2 x Working pressure), and is valid for the life of the boiler or until a major change is made to the shell.
The repeat hydraulic test, with all pipework attached will be valid for 4 years, thereafter repeat tests on steel boilers are valid for up to 2 years.
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Post by george on Sept 6, 2018 16:54:37 GMT
Thank you gentlemen.
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