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- Fri Jul 28, 2023 4:25 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: David Sclavi
- Replies: 26
- Views: 12894
Re: David Sclavi
Very sorry to hear. Dave made a significant contribution to the hobby not only through his work but also through his videos. I learned a lot from them and I'm sure many others did too. R.I.P.
- Tue May 07, 2019 5:35 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: STEAMIN UP VIDEO REACHES ONE MILLION VIEWS
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5725
Re: STEAMIN UP VIDEO REACHES ONE MILLION VIEWS
I love that "Steamin' Up" video and have probably contributed a couple of dozen views to the total. It's great to watch when I can't get to the club track, but want to enjoy the sights and sounds of live steam.
- Tue Apr 16, 2019 6:06 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Steam Turbine Question
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6675
Re: Steam Turbine Question
Thanks, everyone, for that information. Now that I've gotten a couple of good suggestions on where the trouble could be I'll see if I can't get her running. Will update you with my findings...
- Sun Apr 14, 2019 2:11 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Steam Turbine Question
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6675
Re: Steam Turbine Question
I didnt think it was binding due to expansion because I was able to spin it by hand. Maybe there is a slight increase in dimensions somewhere and it doesn't take much to foul things up? No its not meant for steam just air. But for the price I thought it was worth taking a chance. Got it from Ebay ye...
- Sun Apr 14, 2019 11:44 am
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Steam Turbine Question
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6675
Steam Turbine Question
I bought an inexpensive Chinese "steam turbine" to play around with, in the hopes of using it to power a turbo generator. It works just fine on air but not on steam. When I apply steam pressure it turns very slowly, eventually grinding to a halt. Since I have no knowledge of steam turbine ...
- Tue Aug 14, 2018 9:51 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: TESTING MORE SAFETY VALVES
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4912
Re: TESTING MORE SAFETY VALVES
I received a pair of safeties from Dave Sclavi and finally tried them out. They are excellent. The first one lifts consistently at 120PSI on the button with a satisfying pop. The re-seat is sharp and tight and there is no weeping. Glad someone is supplying the hobby with high quality products. I str...
- Wed Mar 21, 2018 7:43 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Shout out to Dave (Trainman4602)
- Replies: 17
- Views: 15027
Re: Shout out to Dave (Trainman4602)
Dave, I just sent you a PM to reserve a pair of safeties from the next batch. Thanks.
- Wed Nov 29, 2017 6:47 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Blower
- Replies: 61
- Views: 34254
Re: Blower
One disadvantage of firing-up with compressed air is that every live steam track seems to have a different fitting on the end of their hose. Since there's no standardization you have to carry around an assortment of fittings in your toolbox, and piece together a working combination "on the fly....
- Thu Jun 29, 2017 1:40 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Building a Power Model Water Pump
- Replies: 100
- Views: 40547
Re: Building a Power Model Water Pump
an injector is an injector is an injector. they all work on the same principle: part science part black magic What gets me is how old Hank Giffard figured it out in the first place. Back in 1858 they didn't have the computers and scientific instruments we have today to do much of the brain work. Wh...
- Fri Sep 09, 2016 12:21 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Allen Mogul leaking tender cistern
- Replies: 17
- Views: 7051
Re: Allen Mogul leaking tender cistern
It seems to me that coating the tender with epoxy or some other product, if not done just right, could actually make the situation worse and hasten its demise. If water should become trapped between the coating and the metal it will rust through in no time. The fabricated liner seems like a great so...
- Wed Sep 07, 2016 10:51 am
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Quick-Disconnect fittings for air brakes (Part # needed)
- Replies: 45
- Views: 27224
Re: Quick-Disconnect fittings for air brakes (Part # needed)
I use these for my water and propane connections. going on 6 plus years with flawless service http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/311504666249?lpid=82&chn=ps&ul_noapp=true Great tip! These looks like the quick-disconnects made by Rectus in Germany which, unfortunately, are nearly impossible to get...
- Wed Sep 07, 2016 10:48 am
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Quick-Disconnect fittings for air brakes (Part # needed)
- Replies: 45
- Views: 27224
Re: Quick-Disconnect fittings for air brakes (Part # needed)
Phil, I"m glad I was able to find them. I did wonder about the pull apart as I know they are not at all designed for that. They don't break or crack?? Pete They will tolerate a few cycles of being yanked apart. However, my understanding is that they will eventually break if this is done on a r...