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Boiler feed pump tank

gunn308
gunn308 Member Posts: 15
in Strictly Steam

Hi All, Had a brain cramp today after spending the better part of the day cleaning the float valve and flushing the tank in a Hoffman boiler feed pump. Why can't we cut an access in the top of the tank and then weld a flange on so we can screw it back on with a gasket then we can clean all the gunk out. It's all open to the atmosphere so there's no pressure. Tell me why it won't work?

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  • EdTheHeaterMan
    EdTheHeaterMan Member Posts: 11,264

    I would go for it.

    Edward Young Retired

    After you make that expensive repair and you still have the same problem, What will you check next?

    Intplm.gunn308
  • EBEBRATT-Ed
    EBEBRATT-Ed Member Posts: 18,828

    No reason not to.

    gunn308
  • gunn308
    gunn308 Member Posts: 15

    Thanks for your positive reinforcement. have a buddy welding on a flange new float assembly will be here today.

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