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Beckmann Limited  Code Steam Boilers











ASME Code Steam Boiler Specifications::                     

        Model #    Dia.     Ht.    HP  # tubes  Sq. Ft.   #/hr     Wt     WorkP.  HydroP.    Water leg   
      VFT-C30     18"    33"    4.5       61        33       165       475      150          250         15.5" X 12" 
      VFT-C40     18"    42"    5.5       61        40       200       600      150          250         15.5" X 12"
      VFT-C55     20"    42"    8.0       84        56       275       700      200          300         17.2" X 14"   


ASME Code Steam Boiler Prices:

                  Model #    Prices   Wood/Coal           Oil       Grates    Lagging   Hood    Base
                VFT-C30                   $12,495.        $12,995.     $149.    $1,975.     $385.    $285.
                VFT-C40                   $12,995.        $13,495.     $149.    $1,985.     $385.    $285.
                VFT-C55                   $14,995.        $15,995.     $179.    $1,995.     $385.    $345.












ASME Code "S" Stamped Boilers

The vertical fire tube "VFT-C" series  of Code boilers is the correct answer for general small steam applications.  Designed and built with adequate versatility, familiar small size, yet with more than enough heating surface to be the most efficient boilers of their class, these ASME Code "S" Stamped boilers may be fired with wood, coal, charcoal, or oil.  These boilers are low in height and have a small footprint so they are able to aid boat stability and leave plenty of room around them so as not to cramp your boat's cockpit. The shell penetrations are more than adequate both in size and quantity.  They are intelligently located so as to adapt to all installations.









Boiler Photographs

To left below:  A Code VFT-C55 wood fired lagged steam boiler with complete accessories.    Center below: A Code VFT-30 wood fired lagged steam boiler with reflex water level gage, safety valve, whistle, and stack.  To right below:  A Code VFT-C55 oil fired boiler  lagged with varnished mahogany and solid brass bands, with standard accessories. 























ASME Code Safety Relief Valves
Steam and Water pressure relief valves are offered.

Steam: # 901   3/4" X 1"            $318.
            # 901   1" X 11/4"           $383.
            # 901   1 1/4" X 1 1/2"    $460.
            # 901   1 1/2" X 2"          $565.
Steam safety relief valves relieve excess boiler steam pressure.  Two are recommended on each boiler and are installed without shut off valves between the safety valve and the boiler.

Water:  ASME Code Water Pressure Relief Valve are installed in the feed water line to guard against excess water pressure, frequently caused by failure to open the boiler feed water line valve.
                                         Standard npt 1/2"  $323.


















Boiler Accessories
Jorgenson 10" water level Reflex Gage $299.
Hand Feed Water Pump 1 1/2" X 3" $349.
Exhaust heat exchanger for Feed Water from $145.
Four Chime whistle 2' X 12" solid brass $545.
Engine lubricator for main steam line $354.
Double piston, dual acting feed water pump $398.
Vacuum pump, positive displacement $349..















VFT-C55 boiler just sand blasted & painted