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Author Topic: Steam Attenuator  (Read 5346 times)

Offline steam up

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Steam Attenuator
« on: August 01, 2012, 12:56:49 AM »
Having finished the bulk of the build on my steam launch it was time to sort out the gas supply.
I came across a book by Stan Bray and noticed a design for an attenuator and gas regulator by Malcolm Break.
Using the download and the book I was able to make some progress however due to a number of errors in the book and unclear photos on the download I was a bit stuck.
Malcolm to the rescue he provided some helpful information and photos which clarified the design, some a big thank you to a fellow Paddler.
So far so good I still need to locate the pipe inlet and outled pipes and source some suitable synthetic rubber.
« Last Edit: August 01, 2012, 03:15:44 AM by Eddy Matthews »

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Re: Steam Attenuator
« Reply #1 on: August 08, 2012, 08:18:12 PM »
Just finished many thanks Malcolm ;).

Offline derekwarner_decoy

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Re: Steam Attenuator
« Reply #2 on: August 08, 2012, 09:23:54 PM »
Hi PD's.... .....and thanks 'steam up' ...& to Malcom..I am sure many members will be interested in the trial tests & results   :goodluck......please let us know the final outcome.......Derek....... :beer
Derek Warner

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Illawarra Live Steamers Co-op
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Re: Steam Attenuator
« Reply #3 on: November 10, 2012, 10:05:11 PM »
Just tried it out (been busy helping friends with their steam projects) connected it up it works ;D but at too low a prnext step.essure  :(.
With the adjustement screw fully screwed down steam pressure is still causing the vale to shut early,think a stronger spring is the answer.

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Re: Steam Attenuator
« Reply #4 on: November 11, 2012, 09:56:08 AM »
Just made the spring and replaced the old one works well a big thank you to Malcolm for the design ;D

 

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