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- Tue Apr 07, 2020 9:39 am
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: propane question
- Replies: 47
- Views: 37398
Re: propane question
My original regulator was a McMaster mini regulator (air). It worked fine except it needed steam oil every run. The replacement is a Clippard MAR-1BPK-3-V. The 3 is the spring range and the V is for viton rings. They are not off the shelf but only take a week to 10 days to order. They work perfect. ...
- Tue Apr 07, 2020 8:02 am
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: propane question
- Replies: 47
- Views: 37398
Re: propane question
My blower is controlled thru a pressure regulator. Blower never changes no mater what the boiler pressure is.
JB
JB
- Sat Apr 04, 2020 1:54 pm
- Forum: Build Log
- Topic: Couple of Shorties
- Replies: 145
- Views: 136825
Re: Couple of Shorties
Interesting that this thread would come up at this time. I am in the design stage of building the combine in 2.5 in. Scale narrow gauge. I am planning on 3D printing windows and cnc routing the roof parts. Here is a 3d window ready to print.
- Wed Mar 25, 2020 4:00 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Which fuel for this burner?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 7611
Re: Which fuel for this burner?
BTW kerosene and jet fuel are basically the same thing.
Both have less BTU's than diesel .
JB
Both have less BTU's than diesel .
JB
- Tue Mar 24, 2020 1:07 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Which fuel for this burner?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 7611
Re: Which fuel for this burner?
I have an oil burner designed after So you want to build a LS. It will burn Kerosene, Diesel, motor oil and even used motor oil. I burned used motor oil for a while but it is too dirty to mess with. Your burner should work fine on what ever you want.
JB
JB
- Sun Mar 15, 2020 9:06 am
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: OCME Club Suspends Public events
- Replies: 29
- Views: 19346
Re: OCME Club Suspends Public events
I hope we don't turn this forum into another "Facebook". I have to wade thru too much bullshit now.....
- Sun Mar 15, 2020 6:55 am
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: OCME Club Suspends Public events
- Replies: 29
- Views: 19346
Re: OCME Club Suspends Public events
Harold I think it is interesting that you can bash the President on this forum but you don't want me to support him,,,,,,,,,,
- Thu Mar 12, 2020 7:11 am
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Propane burner igniters
- Replies: 10
- Views: 8606
Re: Propane burner igniters
Berkman, the firebox is very deep and by the time enough gas reaches the fire door there is a pretty scary relight. The last 8 years that is how I lit the oil burner off. I guess in my old age just pushing a button seams like a better solution.
John B.
John B.
- Wed Mar 11, 2020 4:12 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Propane burner igniters
- Replies: 10
- Views: 8606
Propane burner igniters
I have converted my Shay to propane and I am using a Model T buzz coil for the igniter. Just wondering if anyone has found other spark generators they can recommend? The buzz coil works fine I just am not in love with the electric connections and contacts out in the open.
John B
John B
- Sat Mar 07, 2020 7:19 am
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Board will be down a bit Friday, March 5th
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5998
Re: Board will be down a bit Friday, March 5th
Actually Friday was March 6th ……….
- Mon Mar 02, 2020 12:20 pm
- Forum: Build Log
- Topic: First steam locomotive build-3/4" scale Raritan
- Replies: 60
- Views: 92838
Re: First steam locomotive build-3/4" scale Raritan
The trick to getting it finished is doing something every day, even if is only putting a screw in.
That is one less thing to do tomorrow.
John B
That is one less thing to do tomorrow.
John B
- Wed Feb 12, 2020 7:35 am
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Propane firing question
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5599
Re: Propane firing question
Thanks gents. I shouldn't have any problems then putting one in since I have a deep firebox.
JB
JB