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Other Marine Models => Live steam => Topic started by: steam up on November 01, 2012, 10:50:19 AM

Title: Flame blow out
Post by: steam up on November 01, 2012, 10:50:19 AM

First test run https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfcpBbFvZ7w
I have noticed that the flame goes out when I open up the steam valve  :-[.
I think this is due to the steam outlet which exits at the base of the funnel any advice would be welcome.
Mark

Title: Re: Flame blow out
Post by: malcolmbeak on November 01, 2012, 07:37:13 PM

Mark
I used to have this trouble - the jet of steam up the funnel acts like the blower on a loco and sucks the flame off the burner. I now run the exhaust nearly to the top of the funnel, but more importantly flair the end out so the exhaust is "soft". It also gives a much better effect than having a jet of steam coming out.
Hope this helps   Malcolm

Title: Re: Flame blow out
Post by: steam up on November 01, 2012, 11:26:20 PM

I will add the flair good point.

Title: Re: Flame blow out
Post by: R.G.Y. on November 02, 2012, 02:28:53 AM

Your a braver man than I , running on the best table!! :bravo  Geoff

Title: Re: Flame blow out
Post by: PeeWee on November 02, 2012, 06:14:57 AM

So true Geoff, if i did that the better half would be a little better off on my life insurance  :shhh

Title: Re: Flame blow out
Post by: steam up on November 02, 2012, 07:26:09 PM

Well observed my wife is infact legend within the club.
Steaming the boiler on the gas cooker,cutting timber on the table saw in the dinning room.
 ;D

Title: Re: Flame blow out
Post by: steam up on November 03, 2012, 01:00:36 AM

Added a small flare to the steam outlet tried it out with extention looks great thanks.