Getting Your Boiler Tested

Club members can get their model boilers tested and certified in line with the standards of the Federation of Model Engineering Societies

More detail on what boiler testing entails can be found in testing_boilers.pdf
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Prior to asking for a test there are a number of actions required to be taken.
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The following information must be supplied to the inspector before a test is scheduled

• Previous boiler certificates
• Boiler builder's name - company or home built
• Boiler model and year built
• Boiler ID/serial number
• Water capacity
• Working pressure

At Home

• If possible remove boiler from model
• Check gas system for leaks
• Check safety valve lifts
• Pressure gauge - red line at working pressure
• Identify removable plug/fitting to connect test pump