. Locomotive text for engineers and firemen; a complete treatise on the engine, electric head-light and standard code of train rules . PLATE GAUGE-COCKS 90 GAUGE-COCKS. heating surface is in danger of being exposed to the so exposed a very short time, it will become over-heated, causing the sheets to become hot and softeningthe metal. The pressure being exerted on the sheets atthe time is liable to force them off the stays. Plate 19 shows the new type or style of gauge-cock is constructed in two parts, which canbe offset, one from the other, thus closing the po
. Locomotive text for engineers and firemen; a complete treatise on the engine, electric head-light and standard code of train rules . PLATE GAUGE-COCKS 90 GAUGE-COCKS. heating surface is in danger of being exposed to the so exposed a very short time, it will become over-heated, causing the sheets to become hot and softeningthe metal. The pressure being exerted on the sheets atthe time is liable to force them off the stays. Plate 19 shows the new type or style of gauge-cock is constructed in two parts, which canbe offset, one from the other, thus closing the port open-ings DD, for the purpose of repacking or renewing theworking parts without detaching it from the boiler whilethe necessary repairs are being made when the boiler isunder steam pressure. When the gauge is to be offsetfor the purpose of making repairs, move the squares outof position and tighten up the coupling nut. This willprevent any steam or water passing to valve C, whichcan readily be Ex t er/o r //e*9.
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