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- Tue Apr 23, 2024 7:38 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Double Flaring on Copper Tubing
- Replies: 16
- Views: 766
Re: Double Flaring on Copper Tubing
As stated double flare really is a waste of time for pretty well anything in my option if you select tubing to suit the pressure rating ( SS wins every time ) Most of the problems people have with flaring tube is more to do with how they flare - you have to use roller flarers to get the right result...
- Sun Apr 07, 2024 3:00 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: consolidated safety valve adjustment
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1377
Re: consolidated safety valve adjustment
Yes Daves safeties could do 140 but no more that is the max as I have a couple of spares marked 130/135 and 140 set point .
Thanks for peoples help .
Thanks for peoples help .
- Wed Apr 03, 2024 5:38 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: consolidated safety valve adjustment
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1377
consolidated safety valve adjustment
I have mercer consolidated safety valves set at about 125 psi and I would like to raise the pressure to 140 which is the max rating . The boiler is rated at 150 WP so we are ok there . Can someone tell me how to do that as there is a couple of adjustments from what I have heard . I did look at Train...
- Thu Mar 14, 2024 7:34 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Boiler Treatments
- Replies: 3
- Views: 569
Boiler Treatments
Im after boiler treatments for the Challenger but seem to be having difficulties with the web sites . There is One step tannin which I have tried to order now 2 times - the site takes my credit card / paypal but end up with no confirmation etc . The other one is LSB 8000 - the web site seems to come...
- Thu Feb 01, 2024 9:47 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Trainman injector starting valves
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1309
Re: Trainman injector starting valves
I think I will machine a metal shaft and poppet to suit .
I do have 2 super scale injector starting valves that I might adapt to suit if things don't work out .
The challenge is "ON" to solve the problem - the best part of model engineering solving problems ( or the worst )
I do have 2 super scale injector starting valves that I might adapt to suit if things don't work out .
The challenge is "ON" to solve the problem - the best part of model engineering solving problems ( or the worst )
- Wed Jan 31, 2024 8:18 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Trainman injector starting valves
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1309
Trainman injector starting valves
FYI - there appears to be an issue with Dave's injector starting valves the orings he has supplied do not cut the mustard . I used them 4 running times in test mode on the challenger everything worked fine then I took the engine down to the local track to do the first track test run and found one in...
- Sat Jan 27, 2024 12:25 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: 20 and 30lb horizontial propane tanks - good deal
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1140
Re: 20 and 30lb horizontial propane tanks - good deal
Greg I think that was a little doom and gloom - yes you will have to get recertification on any propane tank if you own it long enough which is a simple process as I got a argon tank recertified yesterday and have got 30lb vertical tanks recertified at the same place off my travel trailer - remember...
- Fri Jan 26, 2024 11:32 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: 20 and 30lb horizontial propane tanks - good deal
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1140
20 and 30lb horizontial propane tanks - good deal
Home depot has 20lb horizontal tanks for $95 and 30lb horizontal for $130 which is a really good deal if any one is interested .
With gauge and all the other normal stuff .
With gauge and all the other normal stuff .
- Mon Dec 25, 2023 8:15 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: the Great Train Race 2023
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6151
Re: the Great Train Race 2023
Thanks Dan that's the one
- Thu Dec 21, 2023 9:02 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: the Great Train Race 2023
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6151
the Great Train Race 2023
Probably one of the most impressive sights anyone who is a steam fan could see and very unique .
You tube - The Great Train Race 2023 - I'm not smart enough to put it on the site - I'm sure someone can .
Especially at the 9.50 min mark
You tube - The Great Train Race 2023 - I'm not smart enough to put it on the site - I'm sure someone can .
Especially at the 9.50 min mark
- Fri Dec 15, 2023 11:13 am
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Piping/Tubing Sizes
- Replies: 19
- Views: 33711
Re: Piping/Tubing Sizes
McMaster Carr seems a favourite in the US for S/S tube . Here in Canada we use a company called Unified Alloys not sure if they are in the US but I’m sure there are many suppliers. Most places will cut a 20ft length into shorter lengths for transport . I use slightly heavier wall thickness- 035” min...
- Tue Dec 12, 2023 9:14 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Piping/Tubing Sizes
- Replies: 19
- Views: 33711
Re: Piping/Tubing Sizes
Maybe people should think outside the box a bit and consider seamless stainless steel tube ( horror gasp ) yes s/s . Comes in 20ft pre straighten lengths (LOL) and various wall thickness ( heavier the wall the tighter the bend ) and I bet price wise it is comparable to brass or copper . Easy to thre...