Hi Daniel, Peter et al.
The spring idea osunds good. I suspect that the life of the spring may not
be long in that service though. I have used electric element heating coils
in the same way. These are designed to be cooked so I suspect that they
will last better than your springs. I get min
Thanks for the link Will - that is the article I remember reading! I have
re-read and sent an Email to Mr. Garrett, if I find anything out I will pass
it on to the list.
Kindest Regards,
PeteH
- Original Message -
From: "William P. Davis"
> John Garrett has been experimenting successfu
John Garrett has been experimenting successfully with different shapes of
wire and springs above the meths, (as well as ceramic wicks). Discussion
and figures may be found:
http://www.SouthernSteamTrains.com/misc/firebrickburnemod.htm
Will Davis
.and At 05:53 PM 4/3/04 -0600, you wrote:
Tha
Sorry Peter, I'm not familiar with meths, and the Mikado is something I will have to admire from afar. perhaps one of our "spirited" friends can offer some aid have a good evening!
>From: "PeteH" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam <[EMA
Thanks for the info Daniel!
I seam to recall someone installing a radiant "spring" above the meths
burner of an Aster Mikado, would you lower the burner or would the "spring"
sit directly in the flame?
Kindest Regards,
PeteH
- Original Message -
From: Daniel McGrath
>The springs are ab
The springs are about 1/16 inch diameter, (the wire) I have used other diameters with varying results. what I look for is a good cherry red glow for the full length of the spring, some stretching and cutting will provide the desired results These springs are pretty cheap, purchace a cou
This is interesting, I wonder how the gauge of the wire will effect the
transfer of heat to the flue? What gauge wire is your spring Daniel?
PeteH
> - Original Message -
> From: Daniel McGrath
>
>
>
> Hello All,
> I have been using common steel springs as a "radiant element" inside
Hello All,
I have been using common steel springs as a "radiant element" inside of "Ruby's" flue, with good results glows cherry red and water boils much more rapidy with much less gas. I have this spring fitting directly to the flue wall, friction fit, the length from the burner to 1/4 inch f
