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Low temperature boiler

Max 120 C (250f)


Max 1100 kpa (160 psig)


Rated in BTU/hr or EDR


Net rated


ASME section 4

High temp boilers

Over 120 C (250F)


Rated in MBH or BHP


gross rated


ASME section 1

1 BHP (boiler horse power)

Ability of a boiler to evaporate 34.5 pounds of water per hour

Pressure relief valve duty

Protects the cylinder from dangerously high pressures