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Dead Men Tales: Why We Run Steam Boilers At 2-PSIG Pressure

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Why We Run Steam Boilers At 2-PSIG Pressure
In 1899 an association of boiler manufacturers got together in the spirit of what they called cooperative competition. In this episode, Dan Holohan tells about The Carbon Club’s brazen (and very successful) efforts to not only control the price and supply of boilers, but to also set standards that would keep those boilers from exploding.
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WOW Dan, that was a good story. Talk about making an offer they couldn't refuse.0
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As always, enjoyable and informative... Thank you0
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Thanks, guys. I’m glad you’re enjoying these. And thanks, Erin, for coming up with the idea!Retired and loving it.0
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