kellswaterri
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Hello folks,
started to build my steam plant based around a Stuart and Turner 504 babcock boiler
for steam supply to a S/T 10v and a S/T Score, also a S/T James Coombes table engine when completed. I have a 1/2'' lift pump and reservoir to feed the boiler. I
renewed the sight glass and checked and replaced the boiler fittings then ran the boiler to test , blew of at 65 lbs pressure, piped up the boiler to the reservoir...pump...and engines,had to step down the pipe work from boiler to water tank and engines,1/4 to 3/16 ...3/16 to 1/8...here comes a few questions...Will the reduction in pipe internal diameter to engines have any effect...not having run on steam yet will valve timing need adjusting...I may take it that STEAM oil is a must...boiler is fired with METHS burner so using hot water to speed up steaming time...
As I have said, not having run Steam yet ,any and all snippets of advice will be appreciated,
All the best for now,
John.
started to build my steam plant based around a Stuart and Turner 504 babcock boiler
for steam supply to a S/T 10v and a S/T Score, also a S/T James Coombes table engine when completed. I have a 1/2'' lift pump and reservoir to feed the boiler. I
renewed the sight glass and checked and replaced the boiler fittings then ran the boiler to test , blew of at 65 lbs pressure, piped up the boiler to the reservoir...pump...and engines,had to step down the pipe work from boiler to water tank and engines,1/4 to 3/16 ...3/16 to 1/8...here comes a few questions...Will the reduction in pipe internal diameter to engines have any effect...not having run on steam yet will valve timing need adjusting...I may take it that STEAM oil is a must...boiler is fired with METHS burner so using hot water to speed up steaming time...
As I have said, not having run Steam yet ,any and all snippets of advice will be appreciated,
All the best for now,
John.