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AirSpyder

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John Ericcson Safety Steam Engine
« on: February 15, 2020, 02:09:56 pm »
Here are some photos and a short video of my AB Alga Engine.
Keep in mind I am not a master filmmaker and this engine hasn't been fired for a number of years :-\

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The whistle could use a good cleaning and a soak in vinegar, then again, I can't hear high pitched sounds anyway. :)
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Re: John Ericcson Safety Steam Engine
« Reply #1 on: February 15, 2020, 04:21:27 pm »
Very nice to see one running. I have this engine but did not get the instruction book with it, so have never tried to run it. Thanks for the video.
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Re: John Ericcson Safety Steam Engine
« Reply #2 on: February 15, 2020, 04:43:34 pm »
Yes, very nice to see it running! I also have one that is unfired by myself... might have to change that...

Doug, I think mine most likely has the instructions, I will get a copy posted for you...
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Re: John Ericcson Safety Steam Engine
« Reply #3 on: February 15, 2020, 04:54:13 pm »
Bill, do you have any of the accessories that mount to the base?
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Re: John Ericcson Safety Steam Engine
« Reply #4 on: February 15, 2020, 06:58:14 pm »
Really nice engine! Thanks for sharing it.


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AirSpyder

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Re: John Ericcson Safety Steam Engine
« Reply #5 on: February 15, 2020, 07:04:50 pm »
Thanks Gil,
Nick, I have no accessories, I think it was a grinder, a very simple lathe and line shaft that was offered. do you have any?
Doug, I also have the instructions and can scan them, just let me know.
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Re: John Ericcson Safety Steam Engine
« Reply #6 on: February 15, 2020, 07:09:34 pm »
The most important info in the instructions is to add 30 ml of water to the boiler, (a ounce shot) very small boiler. :)
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Re: John Ericcson Safety Steam Engine
« Reply #7 on: February 15, 2020, 07:42:23 pm »
Quote from: AirSpyder on February 15, 2020, 07:04:50 pm
Nick, I have no accessories, I think it was a grinder, a very simple lathe and line shaft that was offered. do you have any?
The only one I have seen on US ebay... last June, I was the only bidder at $40

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Re: John Ericcson Safety Steam Engine
« Reply #8 on: February 15, 2020, 07:43:18 pm »
Quote from: AirSpyder on February 15, 2020, 07:09:34 pm
The most important info in the instructions is to add 30 ml of water to the boiler, (a ounce shot) very small boiler. :)

Thanks for the heads up! I would have had a spill when I fill mine for the first time  :D
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Re: John Ericcson Safety Steam Engine
« Reply #9 on: February 15, 2020, 11:27:18 pm »
The acc are hard to find
I only have the lathe to go with my engine .
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Re: John Ericcson Safety Steam Engine
« Reply #10 on: February 16, 2020, 08:12:23 am »
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Re: John Ericcson Safety Steam Engine
« Reply #11 on: February 16, 2020, 09:33:31 am »
Not much thought put into the lathe (almost the same as the lineshaft), but I'd sure love to have the full set!!
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Re: John Ericcson Safety Steam Engine
« Reply #12 on: February 16, 2020, 09:39:26 am »
Great to see one of these running.

I love the design.

Very Scandinavian. 🤠
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Re: John Ericcson Safety Steam Engine
« Reply #13 on: February 16, 2020, 06:50:40 pm »
Any copyright notices or any other indication of years offered?
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Re: John Ericcson Safety Steam Engine
« Reply #14 on: February 16, 2020, 07:16:26 pm »
Quote from: CBWho on February 16, 2020, 06:50:40 pm
Any copyright notices or any other indication of years offered?

1975-ish
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