Fittings? How long can you realistically use them???

[aom]

haha, well the Indians did appreciate her efforts, the Polish scored as well when our ship building capacity was slashed.

 

[Alan Reade]

Morning fellas.

Quick question... what would you say is the life span of a bog-standard drop forged Fitting?
10 years?
20 years?
30 years??

Also, even if a fitting was reconditioned, ie: new bolt, new gate pin, etc, would it still only be extending the usuage of the fitting by only a few more years?

How long can they be realistically be used before they become unfit for purpose and even possibly faulty??

Me? Id say that a fitting dont have an unlimited lifespan and after say, 10 years? should really be replaced.






(one for Alan Reade i think)

Just wondering, like.

To be honest Jay, I am would guess there are fitting still in safe use that have been at work longer than me.
Good servicing is always a help.

My yard man has had the same broom for 15 years five new handles and 6 new heads, as I say its all in the servicing