To provide for intelligent and safe operation of a boiler, a full complement of gauges and safety devices should be provided.
These include:
● Water gauge (water level indicator)
● Pressure gauges.
● Safety valves:
● Dead weight safety valve:
● Spring loaded safety valve
● Lever safety valve
● High steam low water safety valve
● Fusible plug
● Feed check valve
● Stop valve
● Blow – off cock