Say Vance,
Can you think of any way to modify a Ruby to work this way without having
to cut holes in the boiler? Might it work to solder the line to the top
of the flue similar to how a superheat line would go? If the tube is
soldered to the top of the flue it should perform similarly but may be a
bit too hot to allow the normal opperation we are looking for.
I'm still not completely clear on the opperation of the condensation cycle
btu then I really can't get my mind around the opperation of the pop-pop
boats either. I understand the flash boiling part though. :) I've
overheated my nitro car engines enough to see _explosive_ vapor locking at
the carborator. Of course, alcohol based liquids evaporate a bit
easier than water. ;]
Trot, the highly interested, fox... =D
On Thu, 1 Feb 2001, VR Bass wrote:
<<snippage>>
> This brings to mind another very interesting feed mechanism developed by
> Len Marinocco, who in addition to ride-on locos has built an HO scale live
> steamer with a working feedwater supply system.
<<snippage>>
> regards,
> -vance-
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