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Boiler Mountings and Accessories
Both mountings and accessories are the parts of boiler. They may sound similar but have different work. In this article we will first differentiate between boiler mountings and accessories, then we will understand each of them in detail.
Difference between boiler mountings and boiler accessories
Boiler accessories are the auxiliary items which are required for proper and efficient operation of the boiler.
Boiler mountings are the auxiliary items which are required for ensuring safety of the boiler.
| Boiler Accessories | Boiler Mountings |
| They improve boiler efficiency | They ensure boiler safety |
| They are integral part of boiler but not mounted on it | They are mounted on boiler surface |
| They are not essential | They are essential |
Boiler mountings
As discussed earlier, boiler mountings are used for ensuring safety of the boiler. Following are some important boiler mountings.
- Feed check valve
- Blow off valve (or Blow off cock)
- Safety valve
- Stop valve
- Pressure gauge
- Water level indicator or water level gauge
- Fusible plug
Boiler accessories
As discussed earlier, boiler accessories are used for proper and efficient operation of the boiler. Following are some important boiler accessories.