"LBSP,"
(aka The Blister)
"Roberts" Type, Water Tube Marine Boiler
This boiler, built by Don Metzger of South Stage Iron Works, is currently on loan from the distinguished Vennerbeck Collection. For KSW, its principle purpose is as an educational and training boiler. Every change you make has a comparatively quick reaction, unlike firing Hortense, which can take hours. For instance, more draft for the fire and you almost immediately see the pressure go up; blow the whistle and watch the pressure drop almost immediately. Its smaller scale is what makes it such a great learning tool. It is a water tube boiler that contains only 5 gallons or so of water (very similar to a steam cleaner boiler). We can use this unit to run one or two smaller engines, and it would be ideal for the artist that would like to do something on a smaller or more economical scale.
~Boiler Specs~
- 26" w x 30" l x 48" h
- First Hydro-test 300 psi. 11-27-1990
- Current Hydro-test 325 psi. 3-16-2007
- 3/4" Kinkle safety valve set at 165 psi (03-07) rated
for 1802 lb / hr.
- Solid fuel fired with provision for steam atomising
liquid fuel.
- 38 water tubes, 1/2" seamless black iron pipe welded
to 3 1/2" mud ring with low hydrogen rod and terminating
in a 8 1/2" X 30"
steam drum. - Total of 45 sq. ft. heated surface.
- Grate area is is 2 sq. ft.
- Natural draft
