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  • 5 August 2009 at 12:25 #42662
    Will H-G
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      I have a Stuart No. 501 boiler in good condition but missing its pressure gauge. My 1974 Stuart Models catalogue tells me the working pressure 60 lb but gives no indication of the gauge range or physical size. The catalogue lists 80, 100 or 150 lb gauges in ¾” or 1” diameter. I suspect it would be the 100 lb, ¾” but  I would appreciate if anyone can tell me the original spec.

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      5 August 2009 at 12:25 #3037
      Will H-G
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        5 August 2009 at 16:06 #42667
        gordon townsend
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          Hi the 501 that I owned had a 3/4″ 80 psi gauge I’m sure that it was the original gauge hope that helps.
          5 August 2009 at 16:30 #42668
          MichaelR
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            In the 1981 Stuart Catalogue the 501 boiler used a Syphon  No 113/2 which was screwed 3/16″ for a 3/4″ dia face dial, the 3/4″ and 1″ dia gauges use the same spec syphon. As the boiler is rated at 60 lbs a 80lbs gauge would do, I think the 3/4″ dia gauge would look OK on that boiler. By the way a 3/4″ dia gauge is listed with the No 1035 Marine Boiler.
            6 August 2009 at 12:42 #42683
            Will H-G
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              Gordon and Stick.
               
              Thanks very much for the information. It looks like the 3/4″ size wins!
              Fortunately the boiler still has its syphon tube, just need to sort out the feed check valve and it’ll be ready for testing.
               
              Regards,
               
              Will
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