Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company · Hartford, Ct. : Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Co · leaf 56
rely mechanical nature, the glass being worn away by friction of somesort or another, or (2) that a chemical change goes on, the glass being gradually dis-solved by the water in contact with it, or (3) that the two preceding causes worktogether. In support of the first theory, it is urged that… … A Corroded Gauge Glass. and carrying with it small particles of iron rust and other solid matter, thus producinga grinding action similar to that of emery and water, only on a smaller scale. The factthat such condensation does take place continually may be readily seen by watchingthe glass for a…
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