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by Chris Hollands
Thu Mar 14, 2024 7:34 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Boiler Treatments
Replies: 3
Views: 261

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...
by Chris Hollands
Thu Feb 01, 2024 9:47 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Trainman injector starting valves
Replies: 14
Views: 1218

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 )
by Chris Hollands
Wed Jan 31, 2024 8:18 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Trainman injector starting valves
Replies: 14
Views: 1218

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...
by Chris Hollands
Sat Jan 27, 2024 12:25 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: 20 and 30lb horizontial propane tanks - good deal
Replies: 12
Views: 1046

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...
by Chris Hollands
Fri Jan 26, 2024 11:32 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: 20 and 30lb horizontial propane tanks - good deal
Replies: 12
Views: 1046

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 .
by Chris Hollands
Mon Dec 25, 2023 8:15 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: the Great Train Race 2023
Replies: 4
Views: 4320

Re: the Great Train Race 2023

Thanks Dan that's the one
by Chris Hollands
Thu Dec 21, 2023 9:02 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: the Great Train Race 2023
Replies: 4
Views: 4320

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
by Chris Hollands
Fri Dec 15, 2023 11:13 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Piping/Tubing Sizes
Replies: 19
Views: 28323

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...
by Chris Hollands
Tue Dec 12, 2023 9:14 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Piping/Tubing Sizes
Replies: 19
Views: 28323

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...
by Chris Hollands
Tue Dec 12, 2023 10:12 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Elesco super heater plate drawing
Replies: 3
Views: 7957

Re: Elesco super heater plate drawing

chrishollands@shaw.ca

Thanks Again Dick
by Chris Hollands
Mon Dec 11, 2023 10:41 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Elesco super heater plate drawing
Replies: 3
Views: 7957

Elesco super heater plate drawing

Can someone help with an Elesco super heater patent plate drawing I have one but the detail is a little hard to make out to do a casting . Would someone have a original drawing with the detail readable please . The one I have looks good to start with but if you enlarge it just does not work out for ...
by Chris Hollands
Fri Dec 08, 2023 8:24 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Oversize For Grinding Finish size
Replies: 6
Views: 5804

Re: Oversize For Grinding Finish size

Another option and probably the simplest is nitrating as long as the material can be harden using standard means then it can be harden by nitrating . From my experience as I have done mine this way is you can finish the pins to actual size - press fit etc and the dimensions of your item do not chang...