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Paddler Modelling => Accessories, Lighting, Sounds etc => Topic started by: Steam Water on November 06, 2009, 03:26:53 PM

Title: Steam Effect
Post by: Steam Water on November 06, 2009, 03:26:53 PM

   In Model Boat magazine of March of last year there was an article about using 5% glycol by volume in the boiler
      to make the exhaust steam more visible. Has anyone tried this and if so to what success



                                            Terry

Title: Re: Steam Effect
Post by: steamboatmodel on November 07, 2009, 01:14:42 AM

If you go to there forum there is a discussion on it. As I stated there I don't think it is a good idea.
Regards,
Gerald

Title: Re: Steam Effect
Post by: Stuart Badger on November 07, 2009, 01:25:31 AM

Glycol is not nice stuff when vapourised. It will cause renal failure when ingested and severe alergic reactions, skin irritation and breathing difficulties - of course you wouldn't drink it - but I wouldn't want to breath it in either, and I speak as a smoker! If you do a google search on 'Glycol - Hazards' I think you will agree.

Stuart

Title: Re: Steam Effect
Post by: Steam Water on November 08, 2009, 06:49:41 AM

Thanks to all for the input. After doing some more research on this I am no going this rout

                                 Terry

Title: Re: Steam Effect
Post by: steamboatmodel on November 08, 2009, 12:01:22 PM

That was what I had decided too. The best "Steam Effect" is a non-condensing engine setup with the exhaust piped up the stack and a frosty day.
Regards,
Gerald