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by dampfspieler
Sun Aug 06, 2023 8:02 pm
Forum: Technical - Engines and Boilers
Topic: My column-style steamengine
Replies: 79
Views: 201120

Re: My column-style steamengine

Hi, today I successfully tested the condenser on my steam engine. Although the connections were only hand-tight and the vacuum manometer was only connected to the condensate collection tank in front of the vacuum pump with a silicone hose, a stable vacuum could be achieved. The "Sound of Silence" of...
by dampfspieler
Tue Jul 18, 2023 6:22 am
Forum: Technical - Engines and Boilers
Topic: Burning wood
Replies: 9
Views: 14521

Re: Burning wood

Thank you, it is very interesting.

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Dietrich
by dampfspieler
Sun Jul 16, 2023 2:04 pm
Forum: Technical - Engines and Boilers
Topic: Burning wood
Replies: 9
Views: 14521

Re: Burning wood

Hi Kelly,
... Mine is fabricated from steel angles, with the concave portion up to catch
it is a very fine solution. The grate is removable through the fire door?

What are the dimensions of the grate?

Regards
Dietrich
by dampfspieler
Mon Jul 03, 2023 7:02 am
Forum: General Steamboat stuff
Topic: Pushing water down a pipe
Replies: 2
Views: 6398

Re: Pushing water down a pipe

Hi Peter, ... So can anybody familiar with this tool let me know what is going wrong? The basic data comprised a 3/16" pipe (3.34mm ID) in a length of 50ft (15.24 M) and a water requirement of 16.51 lbs/min (7.55 litres/min) output at 125 PSI and 500 RPM. your calculations are wrong. The CYGNET will...
by dampfspieler
Mon May 29, 2023 7:18 pm
Forum: Technical - non Engines and Boilers
Topic: Steam Pipe Cones
Replies: 4
Views: 7783

Re: Steam Pipe Cones

Hello Peter,

there is a page the bending of pipes. The page is in german with a table "minimal bending radius". There you should find your pipe diameter.

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Dietrich
by dampfspieler
Mon May 29, 2023 7:29 am
Forum: Technical - non Engines and Boilers
Topic: Steam Pipe Cones
Replies: 4
Views: 7783

Re: Steam Pipe Cones

Hello Peter,

below the principle sketch of a 3/16" soldering nipple. It will be soldered to the pipe. To connect the pipes you will need a double-threaded nipple with different threads on the ends.

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Hope it helps
Dietrich
by dampfspieler
Sat Apr 29, 2023 6:40 am
Forum: General Steamboat stuff
Topic: Where is every one
Replies: 7
Views: 6648

Re: Where is every one

Hi Kelly,

thank you for the picture, it looks fine.

Are there three or four spanners at the stack? It is a very reasonable solution.

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Best
Dietrich
by dampfspieler
Tue Mar 14, 2023 10:06 am
Forum: General Steamboat stuff
Topic: STUART Hand Force Pump 145/3 - looking for drawings
Replies: 1
Views: 3035

STUART Hand Force Pump 145/3 - looking for drawings

Hi, i bought a set of castings for a manual boiler feed pump on ebay a few days ago. Unfortunately, the seller has no drawings for the pump and STUARTMODELS also has no more documents available. Peter had already helped me a little further with the results of his research, so that I was able to crea...
by dampfspieler
Wed Feb 22, 2023 4:04 pm
Forum: Technical - Engines and Boilers
Topic: Stuart #10 Engine Question
Replies: 2
Views: 2761

Re: Stuart #10 Engine Question

Hi Kelly,

[quolte]To anyone who has a Stuart #10 engine, what is the diameter of the piston rod [/quote]

5/32"
... and valve stem?
1/8"

If you are interested in the drawings send me a pm.
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Dietrich
by dampfspieler
Sun Feb 19, 2023 9:59 am
Forum: Members' Websites and Boats
Topic: Steam Thistle Cluaran
Replies: 102
Views: 576224

Re: Steam Thistle Cluaran

Some more pictures. The waterproof on-off switch on the bottom of the case. RPM_M_011kl.JPG The watertight cable bushing on the left side of the housing. At the same time, it is the strain relief for the cable to the sensor. RPM_M_012kl.JPG The function test on the drill RPM_M_009kl.JPG A short vide...