Tom,
Thanks, I had discussed the fittings with Bob Paule but so unfortunately he didn't have the opportunity to pursue the matter.
Geoff
Geoff
Having worked R&D in the medical industry I was aware of the variety of luer fittings available. I always concentrated on the stainless steel ones and never even gave a thought to the nylon ones being useful. After Diamondhead I will check and see if we can start stocking some of the luer-lok fittings for tubing. Probably just fittings for 3/32" and 1/8" tubing.
Keep steaming,
Tom Eaton Sulphur Springs Steam Models
----- Original Message ----- From: "Geoff Spenceley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Multiple recipients of sslivesteam" <sslivesteam@colegroup.com> Sent: Tuesday, December 28, 2004 12:31 PM Subject: Re: Re[2]: Aster Lion topping with water
>Joe,
Thanks for the site, altho the fittings seem too big. I use Ark-Plas fittingsa lot. They are nylon I believe, very inexpensive and close with about a 1/4 turn, good up to 60psi or more. I have one installed my Schools but use them mostly for air connections when testing my locos big and little. They are not designed for connecting when the line is pressurized but work very well where there is no pressure or when connecting where there is a check valve. They only sell them in bulk, so they sent me quite a few gratis! This was several years ago and I have had complete success-- with hot water too.
Ark-Plas Products Flippin, AR (501) 453-2343
There are lots of sites on them-I suggest you search Yahoo for Ark-Plas Products and you'll find lots about Ark-Plas for information , now I have to explore myself! --I think Sulphur Springs should carry them!
A short hose to could fitted to the tender feed of a Lion and Gary could use his Trackside pump quite effectively--No fiddly screwing - almost as quick as inserting the Squirt bottle tube
Geoff
