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General Discussion - Model & Toy Steam Engines – Stirling Cycle – Flame Lickers – Small Antique Originals / Re: Retrol EngineDIYshop SE-03 The PERFECT Fuel Hand Sanitizer Gel
« Last post by Nick on January 16, 2026, 04:52:55 pm »
I have found hand sanitizer gives much more heat than Sterno, I stocked up when stores were giving it away free because of covid!
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General Discussion - Model & Toy Steam Engines – Stirling Cycle – Flame Lickers – Small Antique Originals / Re: Gas Burner ?
« Last post by Woe is me on January 16, 2026, 03:21:16 pm »
Quote from: onevw on January 08, 2026, 12:11:18 pm
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This came in a used purchase. I noticed it looks different than the one offered on mini-steam web site.
Any information on this burner in my post would be nice,


Rickyb


Hey Rick, I have one like Dave's talking about, from a seller in Eastern Europe. Mine has a hole
in the nylon section that goes straight through side to side. Yours looks like it does also.
Loosen up the set screw holding the copper tube and adjust it so that you see the end of the copper
at the half way point in the hole and tighten the set screw. Moving it in and out is how you adjust
the air flow to get a good blue flame.
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General Discussion - Model & Toy Steam Engines – Stirling Cycle – Flame Lickers – Small Antique Originals / Re: Gas Burner ?
« Last post by onevw on January 16, 2026, 03:09:29 pm »
Many Thanks
Rickyb
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General Discussion - Model & Toy Steam Engines – Stirling Cycle – Flame Lickers – Small Antique Originals / Re: Gas Burner ?
« Last post by Ironhorse57 on January 16, 2026, 02:31:10 pm »
Yes, Bix burners can be fed direct from a gas can or a smaller gas tank if, for example, the boiler is powering a non static engine

Dave
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General Discussion - Model & Toy Steam Engines – Stirling Cycle – Flame Lickers – Small Antique Originals / Re: Gas Burner ?
« Last post by onevw on January 16, 2026, 02:20:01 pm »
I never could tune this burner to give a proper burn flame.
So i order a bix 30 setup from mini steam.
Came with burner, #8 orifice, screw on valve, tube,
So the valve has female threads that look like they can attach to a gas supply can used with small outdoor stoves. But the instructions talk about filling  gas tank and attaching the pipe to the valve on the tank.

My question is can i just attach the tube and the valve directly to the camp stove gas can as long as the can is always in the up position (gas out)

Rickyb [ Guests cannot view attachments ]

What I received from mini steam
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General Discussion - Model & Toy Steam Engines – Stirling Cycle – Flame Lickers – Small Antique Originals / Re: Retrol EngineDIYshop SE-03 Vertical Steam Engine Plant Wood Fired!
« Last post by komet163b on January 16, 2026, 11:36:55 am »
  Well, I went a bit off the deep end and....ordered one of these SE-03 steam
plants.  I was already on the edge but this video of the wood-fired run pushed me
"Over the edge".  Ought to be here in several weeks.

  Regarding charcoal briquettes.  Many have additives, some of which may not
fit your health needs.  Maybe even stink.  The only liquid I use to steam up
is ethanol, usually watered (distilled) down just a bit.  No smell, no residue,
God's gift to us - if we use it in moderation. 

Breathless with anticipation,
Wayne 

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General Discussion - Model & Toy Steam Engines – Stirling Cycle – Flame Lickers – Small Antique Originals / Re: Retrol EngineDIYshop SE-03 The PERFECT Fuel Hand Sanitizer Gel
« Last post by Stoker on January 16, 2026, 11:14:22 am »
Have you tried Chafing Dish fuels like Sterno in that engine yet Jim?

I doubt that you will get significantly better performance than the hand sanitizer offers, though it should work about the same, but it might be a bit cheaper ... or not?!?!
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General Discussion - Model & Toy Steam Engines – Stirling Cycle – Flame Lickers – Small Antique Originals / Re: Retrol EngineDIYshop SE-03 The PERFECT Fuel Hand Sanitizer Gel
« Last post by D E Jones on January 16, 2026, 09:36:35 am »
 I agree . I use 75% hand sanitizer in my Midwest Fantail Launch . It burns clean , hot ,and a long time . I think it is the perfect fuel ! With that little Midwest boiler , I start with three oz. of water , about ten minutes to steam and about twenty minutes of run time . Also , there is very little residue , and that cleans up with water . Great fuel !
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General Discussion - Model & Toy Steam Engines – Stirling Cycle – Flame Lickers – Small Antique Originals / Retrol EngineDIYshop SE-03 The PERFECT Fuel Hand Sanitizer Gel
« Last post by Jim on January 16, 2026, 03:25:07 am »
I have had so much fun running the SE-03 and have tried spirits, gas and wood fire to bring the boiler up to steam. I have been using hand sanitizer gel for a couple of days and it's just brilliant. The SE-03's removable burner tray is perfect for using hand sanitizer and doesn't need any modifications.
The gel I'm using is 75% ethanol and is leaving virtually zero residue.
Another bonus is that the burner tray holds the perfect amount of hand santizer to not only bring the boiler up to boil, but a good powerful 20 minute run before it burns out and still leaving plenty of water in the boiler.


https://youtu.be/arsYTfAu140
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General Discussion - Scale Model Gas Engines - Hit & Miss - Throttle Governed - Non-Compression – etc / Re: About the B02 ENGINE SEND
« Last post by Raphael on January 16, 2026, 01:44:18 am »
Bonjour Jin,

I hope your new place is nicer than the previous one and will let you build perfect engines.

Unfortunately, you are far from us, and it is quite difficult for us to come and visit you  ;D
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