Re: Swanton Pacific RR 1912
Author: Jobo
Date: 09-17-2021 - 21:33
Lazy SP Wrote:
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> Not saying it's the case here, but unfortunately
> having "the full ASME stamp on it" does not
> necessarily mean the boiler actually meets ASME
> code. Look up the history of The Benson Mountain
> Company for examples.
>
> And this particular "rebuild contractor" which is
> the subject of the OP's question seems to have a
> checkered past with regard to regulatory
> compliance. Their recent bankruptcy filing appears
> to be a result of this, and is probably why the
> question was raised.
Interesting.
I had no idea the ASME stamp was meaningless.
Makes me wonder about the air tanks, propane tanks
etc, that I own, all of which have the ASME stamp.