We are pleased, through this website, to present our current line of steam power equipment. Reliable Steam Engine Co. has been in business since 1962. We have owned and operated it for over twenty five years with many satisfied customers. We offer the largest and most varied line of steam power equipment from a single manufacturer. We take great pride in offering these items to the individual who would like something different; which will be much admired and will have long-lasting value. The photograph to the right shows the Reliable 5 HP Compound, the first engine introduced by the company over forty years ago and still one of the most popular. The reversing gear on this engine is not the slip eccentric we supply.
DESIGN: To aid you in designing your installation we offer several schematic drawings. These give general principles and show the various parts which you may use to complete your system. They illustrate basic ideas of piping, valves, pumps, and the approximate locations of these items in boat or car. They are valuable guides to your planning. We suggest you purchase what you feel are appropriate schematics and other plans - boat, engine, &c. - for your projected plant. Our plans and drawings - where needed - come with detail sheets, parts list, and machining tips. After reviewing these you will be able to better determine your needs and desires before purchasing the components from us.
FORMAT: We offer these plans and schematics as a .pdf file on CD. After you receive your CD, you may view it on your computer using Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you then wish paper copy, simply take the CD to your nearest Kinko or other copy center and have them make the copies. We have discontinued selling these plans and schematics as paper copy.
QUALITY: Reliable boilers and steam generators are designed to A.S.M.E. ( American Society of Mechanical Engineers ) Code Rules for fired pressure vessels, and are built to high quality standards with best specification materials. Our castings are warranted free from material defects. Any casting showing defects during machining will be replaced at no charge if returned within six months of sale. Casting kits are always in stock, and some completed items are stock items, such as our 4 - 7 HP boiler. All mechanical equipment is designed by us, is American made, and tested before shipment. Our equipment is built in small batches, so sometimes your requirements are ready to ship, and other times may require 8 - 10 weeks for delivery.
PAYMENT: In addition to the traditional method of payment by check or money order, we now accept on-line credit card payment for our PLANS and SCHEMATICS. We use PayPal as a credit card processing service - and you no longer need to "join" them to pay us by credit card. On all other items we accept payment ONLY by money order or check. On completed engines and machining we require 1/2 down payment with your order, and the balance before shipment. ALL PRICES ARE IN U.S. FUNDS !
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