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fizzy	26/05/2018 19:57:25
1860 forum posts 121 photos	I am in the midst of designing a 2" scale boiler for a customer who wants to build a traction engine (his own design). The drawings I have on file typically show a plug in the (smokebox) boiler end plate, but to this day ive never seen anyone fill their boiler this way. Is this now a redundant item?
Chris Barry	26/05/2018 20:16:34
43 forum posts 18 photos	If it’s at the bottom I would guess it’s the front tubeplates washout plug. C
JasonB	26/05/2018 20:19:10
25215 forum posts 3105 photos 1 articles	It's an MJ thing, they like the big hole at the top of the tubeplate you could do without it, none of Hainings 2" ploughing engine boiler shave one or the 2" minnie.
Paul Lousick	26/05/2018 23:42:38
2276 forum posts 801 photos	Fizzy, Plugs in the firebox tubeplate are access holes for washout and inspecting the inside of the boiler. Model steel boilers in Australia require one at the lowest point of tthe firebox and one above the tubes. (Not sure about the requirements for copper boilers but would advise to do so). Water fill points are normally at some other position. Paul.
fizzy	27/05/2018 12:58:45
1860 forum posts 121 photos	Thanks - definately intended to add water - decided not to install.
MichaelR	27/05/2018 16:07:47
528 forum posts 79 photos	The front tube plate (smokebox) on my 3" scale Marshall has the washout plug at the top, I use it for a hose pipe connection, the position allows you to blast all the gunge off the top of the firebox crown. Mike. Edited By MichaelR on 27/05/2018 16:09:31

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