Cochran Borderer Boiler |
Object ID | 1026877 | |
Date | 1995-07-10 |
Works No | 25/1351 |
Accession No | IF:2014:389 |
Status | Not On Display |
Category | Steam Machinery |
Collection ID | Internal Fire Core Collection |
Made By | BIB Cochran |
Made In | Annan, Scotland |
Description | 3000lbs/hr oil fired boier |
Location | Unknown |
Condition | Good |
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Conservation/ Maintenance History | Strip2018-06-01 Boiler stripped to bare shell and sent to repairers. Door sent up to Cochran for new lining and mod to Riello burner.
Returned from repair 2018-11-04 Boiler returned from repair. Shell sandblasted and corroded flange faces sorted.
Shell moved into boiler room.
Assembly 2019-02-01 Basic assembly complete, new flue fitted and piped up to main. New feed pump fitted and new Riello burner.
New boiler control box built by volunteer Robert Postance
Annual Test 2019-02-04 Boiler tested, no problems.
Commissioning 2019-02-21 Mobrey controls serviced by Rosemount and boiler steamed for the first time by boiler inspector. No issues and cert given. |