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R. A. Gibbs Stanley boiler replacement. This was designed to fit in the same space as a Derr boiler. It is a water level monotube with a kerosene burner gun. The tubes are all hair-pin bends with the 180’s being cast or forged and welded to the straights in order to get a tight bend and a dense packing. The straights have pipe threading on them for their entire length. I think this is rolled instead of cut but have no knowledge for sure. The threading gives double the heat exchange surface area. Thus this is a unique and very interesting |
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boiler. We have repaired the refractory and installed a 12 volt Beckett burner and have it set up as a shop boiler. Except for the great amount of welding, this is a near ideal boiler. It can be made in any rectangular shape, it is mono-tube, it is water level controlled, it has a set super-heater length, it has extended surface fins on the tubes for better heat exchange, and it is counter flow. |
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Superheater detail and fire box for the R.A. Gibbs’ boiler. |
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