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- Fri Jan 20, 2023 4:26 pm
- Forum: Members' Websites and Boats
- Topic: Steam Thistle Cluaran
- Replies: 102
- Views: 571727
Re: Steam Thistle Cluaran
Mike: I will make the current measurements soonish. I suspect the specifications are all over the place. I've read 400 mA, and the info with my display says 40 mA! And operating range is supposed to be 10 rpm to 999 rpm, whatever that means besides the max the scale can read. My first tests rotating...
- Wed Jan 18, 2023 11:55 pm
- Forum: Members' Websites and Boats
- Topic: Steam Thistle Cluaran
- Replies: 102
- Views: 571727
Re: Steam Thistle Cluaran
Pete: Here are the same digital display "kits" on EBAY: https://www.ebay.com/itm/234271929898?hash=item368bb1f62a:g:YGwAAOSwujRhhP61&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAABAL6TB9Dqd78N2fDqblLKr%2FDDJnZ%2BMK7QdBY%2BEcXZ4iz2Uf9jkDs3wyYeC6idhdvBU2d3sfCQx6MYoNQoXT04fIfy1xpoD%2BEc0v%2Ft9iAnGHwqQ9oyPAtKkXNrvo5i%2B%2Bldmn2S...
- Fri Jan 13, 2023 1:11 am
- Forum: Members' Websites and Boats
- Topic: Steam Thistle Cluaran
- Replies: 102
- Views: 571727
Re: Steam Thistle Cluaran
Dietrich:
I look forward to seeing what you produce!
So many opportunities for creativity.
RussN
I look forward to seeing what you produce!
So many opportunities for creativity.
RussN
- Thu Jan 12, 2023 2:15 am
- Forum: Members' Websites and Boats
- Topic: Steam Thistle Cluaran
- Replies: 102
- Views: 571727
Re: Steam Thistle Cluaran
Mike posted: "I like yours though."
Thanks, Mike. Me too.
It's simple, can be easily read in the dark, and its GREEN, which pleases me.
RussN
Thanks, Mike. Me too.
It's simple, can be easily read in the dark, and its GREEN, which pleases me.
RussN
- Wed Jan 11, 2023 8:55 am
- Forum: Members' Websites and Boats
- Topic: Steam Thistle Cluaran
- Replies: 102
- Views: 571727
Re: Steam Thistle Cluaran
Dietrich: YES. Here is for the digital display: https://www.amazon.com/DIGITEN-Digital-Tachometer-Proximity-Switch/dp/B01FQMI18Y/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2DQ0BHT8607DP&keywords=DIGITEN+4+Digital+Green+LED+Tachometer+RPM+Speed+Meter+%2B+Hall+Proximity+Switch+Magnet+Sensor&qid=1673426613&sprefix=digiten+4+digi...
- Wed Jan 11, 2023 2:48 am
- Forum: Members' Websites and Boats
- Topic: Steam Thistle Cluaran
- Replies: 102
- Views: 571727
Re: Steam Thistle Cluaran
Preparing for some propeller performance tests, I defined the need to know prop rpm and hull speed. I can monitor hull speed with an app on my iPhone. Simple and easy. Shaft rpm required some more thought, and here's what I came up with: As discussed on this board, I considered using a bicycle speed...
- Thu Dec 22, 2022 2:48 am
- Forum: Technical - Engines and Boilers
- Topic: Towards Building a Steam Powered Outboard Motor
- Replies: 53
- Views: 61891
Re: Towards Building a Steam Powered Outboard Motor
Elver1 stated: "I was starting to think this wasn't of much interest here." I can state that I remain very interested in your design and fabrication, and I read all of your posts, as do others here. I just don't post responses because I don't have anything useful to add! I will post, if and when... ...
- Sat Dec 03, 2022 12:31 am
- Forum: General Steamboat stuff
- Topic: HELP identify steam tug
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5445
Re: HELP identify steam tug
Yes, more photos might help.
The engine's valve actuating mechanism looks quite different from those I've seen on large marine steam engines.
I cannot figure out the actions involved.
RussN
The engine's valve actuating mechanism looks quite different from those I've seen on large marine steam engines.
I cannot figure out the actions involved.
RussN
- Wed Nov 30, 2022 3:37 am
- Forum: Members' Websites and Boats
- Topic: Monotube Javelin
- Replies: 40
- Views: 121107
Re: Monotube Javelin
Gee Mike. Now my eyes hurt...
RussN
RussN
- Wed Nov 16, 2022 7:21 pm
- Forum: Technical - Engines and Boilers
- Topic: Mono-tube boiler website
- Replies: 31
- Views: 19526
Re: Mono-tube boiler website
I suggest that the greatest danger with monotone boilers rests with the pressurized firing system,
as demonstrated by Jay Leno's gasoline burn accident this week with his White steam automobile.
RussN
as demonstrated by Jay Leno's gasoline burn accident this week with his White steam automobile.
RussN