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Post by ayesha2 on Jun 29, 2009 18:58:53 GMT
does anyone know of a professional boiler tester not related to the hobby who can examine and write a report on its suitability for the purpose it was made for depite having a CE mark
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Post by alanstepney on Jun 29, 2009 19:34:15 GMT
I believe you would need someone connected to this hobby, so that they can form a valid opinion.
At the same time, it shouldnt be someone who makes boilers, and it would need to be someone who has the requisite qualifications.
I wonder if someone such as, for example, the SMEE could be asked to nominate someone suitable?
A professional boiler inspector, of whom there are several, could easily examine and test a boiler, but as most deal with larger steel boilers, may not be as familiar with the small copper ones.
But, it is another avenue that could be worth exploring.
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Post by ayesha2 on Jun 30, 2009 21:40:22 GMT
how would one approach the SMEE
if anyone is too shy my email is available if you wish to remain anonyomous
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Post by leocunningham on Jul 1, 2009 14:01:32 GMT
ayesha2 asks for advice as to the best way to contact SMEE - The Society of Model and Experimental Engineers. Try a visit to the website: go to www.sm-ee.co.uk |
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Post by ayesha2 on Jul 1, 2009 19:25:35 GMT
thanks leo
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Post by kwil on Jul 2, 2009 9:57:49 GMT
I do not know where you live but you could also contact the local Model Engineering Society Federation and ask them about authorised club based boiler inspectors. At least that way you will have a randomly chosen inspector, who will only repeat any hydraulic testing and confirm whether or not it passed.
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Post by ayesha2 on Jul 2, 2009 22:11:12 GMT
hi kwil
thanks for your interest, but did you see the photos that were on photobucket
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Post by kwil on Jul 3, 2009 10:21:10 GMT
What was on Photobucket?
Photographs will only show the cosmetic side, I have seen awful boilers which have worked without problems and also the most beautiful, with all the "spare" solder removed which also makes me wonder why that was done as it takes a lot of time.
It is not a matter of being "legal", if you have had it tested and it passed hydraulically with the Certificate then that is it! (Excepting the later in steam test) If it was professionally made and it is CE marked and with its Certificate then that is also it! With a certificate the insurers will cover public use, if for private use then you do not need a certificate except for peace of mind.
If any further work has been done on it after testing then that may invalidate the test, ask an Inspector at your club.
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Post by ayesha2 on Jul 3, 2009 14:45:03 GMT
Hi kwil
send me your email address i,ll send 1or 2 photo.s there was 50 or so
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Post by kwil on Jul 4, 2009 10:58:31 GMT
Send photos to locomo21 at tiscali.co.uk
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Post by ayesha2 on Jul 6, 2009 20:05:23 GMT
ALL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ARE NOW ON [boiler rules,insurance
and legality] and [commercial boiler makers]
YOURS TONY
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Post by calder on Feb 26, 2010 20:38:33 GMT
your boiler can be tested by smee or name , but it can also be tested by a insurance company tester such as Zurich if you can afford it
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Post by kwil on Feb 28, 2010 9:39:54 GMT
I thought this one had been firmly put to bed on this and all other forum sites on which it has appeared. It passed its hydraulic test for goodness sake.
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Post by ayesha2 on Mar 11, 2010 22:05:57 GMT
apparently not, it,s a very interesting subject, wonder why after all this site is for newbies has well has experienced model engineers don,t you think ;D  |
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