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Title: Re: MicroCosm M11 Boiler Feed Pump - electrically powered - first 'wet' trial
Post by: Stoker on February 15, 2026, 01:54:41 pm

Sounds like a brilliant plan, can't wait to hear the results!

Title: MicroCosm M11 Boiler Feed Pump - electrically powered - first 'wet' trial
Post by: komet163b on February 15, 2026, 12:02:26 pm

  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