WTB steam pressure regulator valve for boiler atomizer

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WTB steam pressure regulator valve for boiler atomizer

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I am looking for a steam pressure regulator valve suitable for use as the atomizer line on a 3 HP boiler.
Clippard has one but they are custom order with a 25 piece minimum order.
I'm not rich enough for those...

Any suggestions? This is for my steam launch, pic attached.
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Re: WTB steam pressure regulator valve for boiler atomizer

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Are you in a position to build one?
Too many things going on to bother listing them.
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Bill S:
Build a steam regulator?
Yes, assuming my shop is properly equipped.

I am sure there are designs available for "hobby" manufacture but I have not found those yet.
Your collective ideas are definitely welcome!
Thanks.
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Russ,
Is that a 25 piece minimum or 25 dollar minimum?
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Russ, is this the kind of thing you are looking for?
http://ibls.org/mediawiki/index.php?tit ... _Regulator
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Very nice boat Russ I bet that's a peaceful ride
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makinsmoke wrote: Sun Jun 05, 2022 12:39 pm Russ,
Is that a 25 piece minimum or 25 dollar minimum?
That was a 25 UNIT order. I can't afford that.
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BAdams wrote: Sun Jun 05, 2022 5:06 pm Russ, is this the kind of thing you are looking for?
http://ibls.org/mediawiki/index.php?tit ... _Regulator
That remains a possibility to consider.
I already have the required .003" thick stainless steel sheet to make the diaphragm.
Hmmm.
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djjh87 wrote: Sun Jun 05, 2022 7:51 pm Very nice boat Russ I bet that's a peaceful ride
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Thanks Jim.
It will be a peaceful ride after I arrive at a working agreement with the machinery.
Almost there...
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Russ,
You might see if you can buy Clippard items from suppliers versus from Clippard direct.

Also, there are numerous Clippard regulators on eBay. You’d have to confirm the one you are looking for, but that’s another potential source.

Take care,
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Brian:
Thanks for that advice. Been there done that, and probably should repeat that search.
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Re: WTB steam pressure regulator valve for boiler atomizer

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makinsmoke wrote: Mon Jun 06, 2022 7:42 am Russ,
You might see if you can buy Clippard items from suppliers versus from Clippard direct.
[snip]
Brian
That was my first try.
The dealer had to order them from Clippard. Minimum Clippard will make/sell = 25 units.
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