Re: Fire!!!!! Burned
My prayers are with you both. Norman NJ - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2003 9:01 AM Subject: Re: Fire! Burned To all you wonderful friends, Today will be probably one of the heaviest days in Jackie an my life as we will be having our first chance to return to our house. Jackie is still holding out hope that it might still be there, but not me. They interviewed one of my neighbors digging thru his rubble yesterday on channel 7 and so many others have told me different. I am scared for her and myself for the shock of what we will face. I will hold her dearly and attempt to be the total support that I need to be for her. I ask for all your prayers for this strength. There will be no electricity where we will be staying for quite some time. My friend, who has graciously allowed us to stay her cabin is out of the burn zone, but still dark. This means that I will be out of touch on the internet for quite awhile. My home phone voice mail still works and that number is (909)336-2715 and the number where we will be staying is (909)336-6598. It is going to be a physical and mentally tough time for us. It is snowing up there and the high is going to be in the forties. Because the electricity will be out, heat will not function and we will have to rely on the fireplace. Jackie and I are both strong Geminis and we will survive. After all that makes four people to rely on. Pray for our strength, that is the best thing you can do for us today. Thank You, Bob, Jackie, Ms. Daysee
Re: BPE boiler mods?
Try allowing more air to be drawn in at the burner. - Original Message - From: PeteH [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, September 01, 2003 11:40 AM Subject: BPE boiler mods? Has anyone modified the vertical Midwest boiler as used in the Basic Project Engine? I have made some changes with mixed results and am soliciting advice to see if I am on the right track. The first change was to replace the brass chimney with a 'type L' copper tube of the same diameter. The second was to add a 'dry-pipe separator' inside the boiler and the third (which I am sure is the culprit) is the addition of a superheater. The superheater is made from 1/8 copper tubing and connects about 3/4 of the way up the chimney, the section inside has been annealed and twisted into a very loose spiral of about 3-1/2 turns in 5 inches. At the bottom of the chimney it makes a gradual 90 degree bend and projects out one of the holes in the lower shroud surrounding the fuel 'pot'. The problem I am having is in keeping the fire burning, caused I assume by the placement of the superheater in the chimney restricting the draft. The inner diameter of the chimney is just under 9/16, although I guessed that the loose spiral would allow enough draft I seem to be in error. I wouldn't think bringing the end of the 1/8 superheater pipe out one of the 7 intake holes would cause it? I even tried using the exhaust from the motor as a 'blower' to help induce the draft without any luck! I will replace the spiral superheater pipe with a simple straight pipe along with making a new exit hole to see if this fixes the problem, am I on the right track? Kindest Regards, PeteH
Re: thermometer range
Harry, The strip heater element is a resistance wire woven into a cloth like flat weave. It comes in various lengths with one closed end and the other with an electrical cord and a 110v plug. You will have to make a board about 6 wide by the length of the strip. The board can be a base of 1/2 plywood 6 x length. Add two 1/2 plywood strips 2 5/8 x length on the base board. this will leave a channel 3/4 wide. Form a piece of heat resistant material such as 1/16 asbestos sheet over the top. Lay the strip heater in the channel and you are in business. Avoid letting the heater be above the channel. Do not make touch contact with the plastic. Norman New Jersey strip heater. This appears to consist of a heat tape approx 1/2 wide with a max temp range of around 300F, and a plug. Does anyone know if this type of tape can be bought in rolls or something I can cut to length? Regards, Harry
Re: ECLSTS
It's this weekend Subject: RE: ECLSTS thanks for the directions, but what are the dates of the show??
Re: New Steamer
Sulpher Springs Steam Models has them . a goodal valve to replace the filler cap though. That way you can get longer run times.
Re: Dee frames
- Original Message - From: Jim Curry [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2002 8:14 AM Subject: Re: Dee frames Michael: The Dee is an English engine that some G1MRA guys designed about a 18 months ago and published a great book about building it. It's a great beginner engine, gauge 1, that about 2 dozen of us in the US are building. Here's a link to the G1MRA site and another link to the Dee book on the G1MRA site. Being the G1MRA rep for the US I can get you the books without currency conversion issues. http://www.gaugeone.org/ http://www.gaugeone.org/g1mra_book_sales.htm Jim
Re: Tender Hand Pump
It will slosh side to side as well as rock the boat. to back pumps. I find that the water in the boiler sloshes around when using these pumps. Thanks Robb
Re: Pop Valves
Mike, Please send a copy to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks Norman
Re: Butane valve leak
Why can't a tire valve core be used where propane is involved/filled? Arthur, Mexico City William (Bill) Morewood designed a propane system for his Raritan. Joe Tanski has the drawings It utilizes the valves from bicycle tires. I believe they are Shraeder valves. I have it in use on a Kozo Pennsy A3. It works. Norman NJ
Re: bronze assay
What is the reaction of stainless steel to copper? Norman NJ
Cylinder drain
What is available, or can be made, in the way of cylinder drain cocks for G1 engines? Open to all ideas. Thanks Norman NJ
Re: Help needed on the new Project Engine Website
Nicely done. Thank you. I have put together a website ( www.panyo.com/project )
Re: Keith's Health
Wishing you a quick and early recovery Norman NJ - Original Message - car accident yesterday and Keith has a broken right shoulder.
Re: Decal service
Keith, I'm constructing the Kerr Stuart Brazil, G1. Do you have any suggestion or drawings for an axle pump. - Original Message - fitted an engine driven feed pump geared off the Graham engine and the boiler level and presrure keeps up with the steam demand of the Graham with cold water being fed in via the pump. Cheers Keith
Re: BAGRS Project Locomotive
Ferd, Thanks. Now I understand this list format. And, thanks to others for yor responce. - Original Message - HI Norm Your message did come up - we never receive our own messages Cheers Ferd have failed to properly set up my e-mail
Re: BAGRS Project Locomotive
This is a test
Re: BAGRS Project Locomotive
Thanks. The test was to see if my own message would come up. In as much as did not I have failed to properly set up my e-mail configuration. Back to the bookfor dummies. - Original Message - From: Gary [EMAIL PROTECTED] Testy response for Norman
Re: G1
I have been following along the the G1 e-mailing lately and am impressed with knowledgable dialog. Perhaps some opinions may keep me from going astray. I downloaded the Keith Bucklitch drawing for the Brazil and have it under construction. What say you?
Re: BAGRS LOCO
I'm constructing the Brazil from the Keith Bucklitch drawings. Can this burner be adapted to it? Thank you. Norman New Jersey Made the alcohol burner from the SITG articles with my own tank from brass sheet. The capacity is about 50cc, last run was 20 minutes without refueling and then the water ran out. I have a Visio file of the tank if anyone wants it. Sincerely Steve Ciambrone Sr. Test Engineer L-3 Ocean Systems _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp
