Post by: Jim on August 20, 2020, 05:19:25 pm
Post by: Steam Technology on August 20, 2020, 04:42:43 pm
Post by: Swift Fox on August 20, 2020, 10:17:35 am
Nice to see that running Jim, James does make really nice flamelickers!
Thanks, I've always aimed at adding some more of his designs.
I had his boxer twin flamelicker about ten years ago, it was a good runner with a great sound!
Post by: Jim on August 20, 2020, 12:44:36 am
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Post by: Stoker on August 19, 2020, 08:19:26 pm
NICE !!! .... I especially like the controlled flame positioning system, as that seems really critical to get the best out of a vacuum engine.
Thanks Daniel, I reckon James came up with a very clever method with that system of flame control.
I only have one flame licker, a Solar Engines #3, and it is a dandy, but I find positioning of the flame relative to the port is hyper critical for good performance, and mine offers nothing in the way of precision adjustment, such as does your Maiwald.
I may have to look into this issue and see what I can adapt that might offer an improvement along those lines!?!?
Daniel, I'm pretty sure it was Rog who worked out a way with his Solar Engines #3 by putting some of that thin magnet (fridge magnet) on the bottom of hie burner so that it wouldn't move around.
Yes and I've done that, which helps to a degree, but isn't the end all be all. There also seems to be a height issue as to how far above the wick the port should be. Perhaps I'll let you inspire me to revisit this issue, in the midst of so many other key projects currently on the front burners here!?!?
Post by: Jim on August 19, 2020, 07:47:50 pm
Nice to see that running Jim, James does make really nice flamelickers!
Thanks, I've always aimed at adding some more of his designs.
Post by: Jim on August 19, 2020, 07:37:31 pm
NICE !!! .... I especially like the controlled flame positioning system, as that seems really critical to get the best out of a vacuum engine.
Thanks Daniel, I reckon James came up with a very clever method with that system of flame control.
I only have one flame licker, a Solar Engines #3, and it is a dandy, but I find positioning of the flame relative to the port is hyper critical for good performance, and mine offers nothing in the way of precision adjustment, such as does your Maiwald.
I may have to look into this issue and see what I can adapt that might offer an improvement along those lines!?!?
Daniel, I'm pretty sure it was Rog who worked out a way with his Solar Engines #3 by putting some of that thin magnet (fridge magnet) on the bottom of hie burner so that it wouldn't move around.
Post by: Jim on August 19, 2020, 07:35:44 pm
Great video Jim, always nice to see one of James' flame lickers in action. The tank at the front of the cylinder head.
Is that a water tank, like for a cooler?
Yes, James added that on when he built mine. It doesn't take long for the water to boil in there.
Post by: Swift Fox on August 19, 2020, 10:30:37 am
Post by: Stoker on August 19, 2020, 09:02:02 am
NICE !!! .... I especially like the controlled flame positioning system, as that seems really critical to get the best out of a vacuum engine.
Thanks Daniel, I reckon James came up with a very clever method with that system of flame control.
I only have one flame licker, a Solar Engines #3, and it is a dandy, but I find positioning of the flame relative to the port is hyper critical for good performance, and mine offers nothing in the way of precision adjustment, such as does your Maiwald.
I may have to look into this issue and see what I can adapt that might offer an improvement along those lines!?!?
Post by: Woe is me on August 19, 2020, 08:38:00 am
Is that a water tank, like for a cooler?
Post by: Jim on August 17, 2020, 08:42:18 pm
NICE !!! .... I especially like the controlled flame positioning system, as that seems really critical to get the best out of a vacuum engine.
Thanks Daniel, I reckon James came up with a very clever method with that system of flame control.
Post by: Stoker on August 17, 2020, 08:39:46 pm
Post by: Jim on August 17, 2020, 08:22:43 pm
https://youtu.be/c5G602PGuSg