I am starting this thread which will include all updates as I progress on this project over the coming months.
I will post all updates here instead of multiple threads. This is a Stuart 504 boiler, provided from Charlie, as mentioned previously. I set up the initial design and this is a steam test.
Seems to work well! Governor does its job and the boiler holds steam. Set the safety valve to pop off around 60psi. Plenty of steam pressure.
I plan on adding a hand feed water pump and a sight glass blowdown, and eventually a PMR generator and lamp. This is a WIP.
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Just to keep it OEM, you might want to keep an eye out for a Stuart Feedwater Pump and Generator!
Bonjour Travis,
At first, many thanks for the song of your plant, a whistle if to my opinion a Must Have
And the question I aks to all the D10 owners, how do you prevent it from rust after a run on steam ?
Bonjour Travis,
At first, many thanks for the song of your plant, a whistle if to my opinion a Must Have
And the question I aks to all the D10 owners, how do you prevent it from rust after a run on steam ?
You have to blow air through it.
Just to keep it OEM, you might want to keep an eye out for a Stuart Feedwater Pump and Generator!
This is a good idea. I’m going to paint it black, both the pump and Gen to match everything
Stuart hand pumps often bring only $50-70 on eBay
Stuart hand pumps often bring only $50-70 on eBay
Thanks for the insight Nick. You rarely comment on my stuff. Agreed!
I've always hankered after one of these, but it seems unless they have been machined by an absolute expert they are more trouble than they are worth -
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I've always hankered after one of these, but it seems unless they have been machined by an absolute expert they are more trouble than they are worth -
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Yeah I’m not gonna bother with those. The hand pumps are honestly great.
Bonjour,
I confirm, these pumps are great but a little bit too large to be installed in a boat.
Furthermore, because of rusk riskn it needs to be dried and oiled after each use.
https://youtu.be/p9qtw4DRppM
Here is my condenser / oil trap set up.
You might ask, how do you empty it? You undo the union nut and just take it to the sink and hold it upside down.
Will be painting it black. Also my feed pump arrives soon, and will be adding that, however not entirely necessary since the boiler holds so much water… but it’ll look cool.
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