Re: PM Research boiler
David J. Krause wrote: > > Thanks Steve & Keith ... > Did you use a stock boiler on Goldbug? Is it adequate steamwise? David, I used a custom Cheddar boiler commissioned by Mike Zemek for a Shay project that didn't work out. It is smaller in diameter than the Pippit boiler and will produce enough steam for the Graham while taking water from an engine driven feed pump, but only just. Mike told me that Cheddar were concerned that this boiler would be too small for the Graham, well it does work but everything needs to be just right. The external diamter is 2 1/4". The larger Pippit boiler feeds the Graham just fine. It is 2 3/4" in diamter and has a bigger center flue. But water capacity is not large and so run times will be limited by water. Both boilers have a bushing for a check valve so you could incorporate an engine driven pump, just about mandatory on the small custom boiler, or a hand pump. You should be able to get boilers in the standard Cheddar range from Sulphur Springs. Cheers Keith -- === Keith Manison Phone (876)702-0337 7 Mulberry CloseFax (876)702-0661 Jacks Hill P.A.Email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Kingston 6, Jamaica W.I.
Re: PM Research boiler/Cheddar boilers
Cheddar will build a boiler to your specs. Price? Check their site as shown below. http://www.modelsteam.co.uk/ Phil > Thanks Steve & Keith for the comments about the PM Research boiler. Keith, > if I may ask: what I'm considering isn't too different from the beautiful > Goldbug you're showing on your site now, except that the GAGE would go > cross-wise rather than lengthwise on the chassis on standard-gauge track. > Did you use a stock boiler on Goldbug? Is it adequate steamwise? I have > wondered whether a Cheddar boiler would work, but I can't find them listed > as available separately nor have I been able to find their exterior > dimensions. David > >
Re: sslivesteam-Digest - Number 763
Steve, Regarding the boiler: One could convert the boiler to use gas to fire it. You can also cut a hole in the deck, drop the boiler down, and then your jet and the burner will be below deck, which eliminates your height problem. The Graham engine is a "hoss". I just built a single cylinder for my little project and it has plenty of power. I can't say enough good things about Gail Graham either. He will definitely stand behind his product. Good luck. Jess A bad day running trains beats a good day at work! http://home.earthlink.net/~jess3599/
RE: PM Research boiler
Thanks Steve & Keith for the comments about the PM Research boiler. Keith, if I may ask: what I'm considering isn't too different from the beautiful Goldbug you're showing on your site now, except that the GAGE would go cross-wise rather than lengthwise on the chassis on standard-gauge track. Did you use a stock boiler on Goldbug? Is it adequate steamwise? I have wondered whether a Cheddar boiler would work, but I can't find them listed as available separately nor have I been able to find their exterior dimensions. David
