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by RNoe
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...
by RNoe
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...
by RNoe
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
by RNoe
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
by RNoe
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...
by RNoe
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...
by RNoe
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... ...
by RNoe
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
by RNoe
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
by RNoe
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