Maintaining liquid level inside a vessel of boiling liquid

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The discussion centers on maintaining liquid levels in a vessel containing boiling liquid, specifically addressing the use of a mechanical device for this purpose. The user inquires about the effectiveness of a ball cock in a system with a 1/2 inch diameter feed pipe and a flow rate of 300 Litres per hour. The consensus suggests that a mechanical boiler level switch is a suitable solution for managing the liquid level amidst boiling and bubbling conditions.

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What's a good way to maintain liquid level inside a vessel of liquid that's heated via a jacket & has a feed pipe. Feed pipe is approx. 1/2 inch dia & expected flow in is about 300 Litres / hr

Would a ball cock work with all that boiling & bubbling happening around it?

I prefer a purely mechanical device if at all possible.
 
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