Need Source For Smaller Steam Lines

• Need Source For Smaller Steam Lines
  Posted by pwalchak on 29 Apr, 2025 20:15
• I have a Fleischmann 122/4 with a 2mm steam line into which I want to splice in a throttle, as well as a Wilesco D6 with a 4mm (5/32") steam line.  Where can I purchase valves/throttles for these?
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• #1 Reply
  Posted by D E Jones on 30 Apr, 2025 15:17
• Aquarium air valves work well . I have used many of them . Just remove the barb ends and carefully solder them into your line .
  
  
  https://www.ebay.com/itm/116200367739?_skw=aquarium+valves&itmmeta=01JT45EWRE9N58NSRRZA26KV39&hash=item1b0e14e67b:g:F80AAOSwL~BmWOfz&itmprp=enc%3AAQAKAAAA8FkggFvd1GGDu0w3yXCmi1d0Be9yx9jIE8Gex22ZtyuOP0MFW%2F2Y3YBYd1AGyOAgLpHmZ%2F1rEXTb4A87OD%2F5nlaB8amIp%2FXh5bKCrhXvlNITUEIs7XzJjlsIGqlU3EE%2FdjqvDOpY20TsfM4rBepq67ZAJs%2Bs8HTo9ZdL1Xe5uAo0d71Os1STyrrHpYQDq3b6cRIpt7hMrC0abOvnCCSSnR7%2FbxxXqJz4aIUdNdpDZ5Kjo2Y9LgjfJkdSj6VkoeBDLmb0PQoeC%2Fx0kBQ55erXQPaRrx09dR2t9Wfa8bMI7Kkd7Q%2By5rUyyd4u30n6fj2dNA%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR6TNu4XRZQ
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• #2 Reply
  Posted by D E Jones on 30 Apr, 2025 15:23
• Ignore that picture ! I don't know how it got there .
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• #3 Reply
  Posted by D E Jones on 30 Apr, 2025 15:33
• Here is a picture of one installed on my Meccano/Mamod engine .
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• #4 Reply
  Posted by pwalchak on 03 May, 2025 04:30
• Thanks!  The pictures really say it all.  I'm new to this hobby and never thought you could bridge such a long distance with just a solder joint.  You did a nice neat job too.
  
  How do I address you?  Is it okay to say "Thanks D E"?
  
  Paul
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• #5 Reply
  Posted by RedRyder on 07 May, 2025 14:04
• Quote from: D E Jones on 30 Apr, 2025 15:17

  Aquarium air valves work well . I have used many of them . Just remove the barb ends and carefully solder them into your line .
  
  
  https://www.ebay.com/itm/116200367739?_skw=aquarium+valves&itmmeta=01JT45EWRE9N58NSRRZA26KV39&hash=item1b0e14e67b:g:F80AAOSwL~BmWOfz&itmprp=enc%3AAQAKAAAA8FkggFvd1GGDu0w3yXCmi1d0Be9yx9jIE8Gex22ZtyuOP0MFW%2F2Y3YBYd1AGyOAgLpHmZ%2F1rEXTb4A87OD%2F5nlaB8amIp%2FXh5bKCrhXvlNITUEIs7XzJjlsIGqlU3EE%2FdjqvDOpY20TsfM4rBepq67ZAJs%2Bs8HTo9ZdL1Xe5uAo0d71Os1STyrrHpYQDq3b6cRIpt7hMrC0abOvnCCSSnR7%2FbxxXqJz4aIUdNdpDZ5Kjo2Y9LgjfJkdSj6VkoeBDLmb0PQoeC%2Fx0kBQ55erXQPaRrx09dR2t9Wfa8bMI7Kkd7Q%2By5rUyyd4u30n6fj2dNA%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR6TNu4XRZQ
  

  Great idea!
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