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Title: Re: Stuart or PM Research boiler
Post by: Mike on August 25, 2025, 05:15:58 am
I think when I bought my MSM 4 inch boiler it was around $400 USD.
The Demon boiler is terrific and definitely my favorite boiler of all. I am due to fire it up soon. 😊
Title: Re: Stuart or PM Research boiler
Post by: Jim on August 24, 2025, 07:09:21 pm
The exchange rate is most favorable indeed Jim.

They have gone up (like everything is) I can't remember what I paid for mine now, but it was a LOT cheaper.

How is the Demon boiler going?
Title: Re: Stuart or PM Research boiler
Post by: Mike on August 24, 2025, 07:06:04 pm
The exchange rate is most favorable indeed Jim.
Title: Re: Stuart or PM Research boiler
Post by: Jim on August 24, 2025, 06:51:00 pm
Yeah I have that one too and I must say it’s got a lot of power and the price isn’t bad either. It used to be a lot cheaper when I bought it. A good solid boiler.

They are good boilers as you know Mike (I know you like yours!).

With the conversion from the Aussie Peso its $688.00USD



Title: Re: Stuart or PM Research boiler
Post by: Mike on August 24, 2025, 06:42:55 pm
Yeah I have that one too and I must say it’s got a lot of power and the price isn’t bad either. It used to be a lot cheaper when I bought it. A good solid boiler.
Title: Re: Stuart or PM Research boiler
Post by: Jim on August 24, 2025, 06:35:28 pm
I have three different sized Stuarts, but this is my favorite boiler -

https://miniaturesteammodels.com/products/copy-of-4059-3-inch-vertical-marine-boiler-1
Title: Re: Stuart or PM Research boiler
Post by: Mike on August 24, 2025, 03:06:51 pm
This one is rather nice, John. The price isn’t too bad either…

https://ebay.us/m/LvUuvM
Title: Re: Stuart or PM Research boiler
Post by: SteamerJ on August 04, 2025, 10:38:49 am
Mike you definitely got a bargain. I just snagged a nice 500 from EBay. It should work well with my PM Research #3. I’m regretting selling most of my stuff a few years back. I had 2 of the 504s and a nice SH4 return flue boiler. Those appear to be extremely rare. If I recall correctly it was being sold by a pawn shop. It was brand new with a water pump and tank. It had a $500 buy it now and I jumped on it. That was one advantage of starting my job at 3AM. I would check out eBay while I had my coffee and a cigarette before getting ready for work. I got some good deals on new listings.
Title: Re: Stuart or PM Research boiler
Post by: Mike on August 02, 2025, 03:38:02 pm
Good luck finding a boiler suitable for your needs. Keep an eye open on eBay.
I found a brand new never fired 504 (one of the new ones) modern insulation too last year for $700.00. An absolute bargain.
Title: Re: Stuart or PM Research boiler
Post by: SteamerJ on July 27, 2025, 10:27:11 am
Thanks Wayne. I have looked at those but was hoping to find one with all the fittings. Getting them from Stuart gets expensive too. I may end up just making one myself.
Title: Re: Stuart or PM Research boiler
Post by: komet163b on July 27, 2025, 09:49:01 am
Two to think about and one for dreaming.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/376421846136

https://www.ebay.com/itm/205631827078?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/365748559918?

Just a good start,
Wayne
Title: Stuart or PM Research boiler
Post by: SteamerJ on July 27, 2025, 07:53:20 am
Looking for a good steaming boiler suitable for gas firing. I would like to pick up a Stuart or PM Research boiler or something similar. I have a PM Research #7 that I want to do some work with. I looked at the new 504’s but the cost is a little bit too much.