I'm doing some design work on an axle pump for my Philly. A while back
I asked whether the passages that hold the check valve balls need to be
vertical. Now I have a related question. Can the check valves be
located a distance from the actual pump ram ? Not far, just maybe 1"
away. I could then "duct" the input and output water to a site more
tolerant of vertical check valves.
Also, does there need to be an additional check valve at the point where
the water enters the boiler ? And is there a preference for input
location (ie can it enter into the steam volume or should it enter below
the water line ?)
And further, is 1/8" od copper piping adequate ?
Give me some more time, I'll think of more questions.
Thanks to all.
royce in SB
