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The Regular Stuff: Chat, Buy, Sell, Off Topic, etc. => General Discussion - Model & Toy Steam Engines – Stirling Cycle – Flame Lickers – Small Antique Originals => Topic started by: komet163b on February 15, 2026, 12:02:26 pm
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Here are some pictures of mine . When I am running my boiler and engines, I operate the pump full time , and it keeps the water level just about perfect . As you can see , I have it in series with the hand pump , which can be used simultaneously with the electric pump if more water is needed .
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Sounds like a brilliant plan, can't wait to hear the results!
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Good afternoon from Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn
I ran the first test of the MicroCosm electrically powered boiler feed pump.
It all worked, running off a slot-car transformer. Slow but steady, about one
fluid ounce in 5 minutes. Seems to have 'pressure' but a real test into a
steamed up boiler is next. Probably an Empire B43 boiler with the boiler feed
routed thru the whistle bushing....unless anyone has a reason not to do that.
https://youtu.be/4SckdYyK5hw
Ultimately, I want to route it into the SE-03 boiler which, in my opinion, is
lovable but a bit small. For the next model, please, a bigger boiler, feed pump,
and blow-down (drain) valve!
Having fun,
Waiting on the Daytona 500..
Wayne