I note that this is not the pull-out type regulator shown on Martin Evans’ drawings. Probably an improvement, as I find the original type on my V3 rather notchy on full boiler pressure.
A very good observation… no, it’s not to the drawing, I don’t know where the design was from. As I remember, as a club we decided to deviate to a rotary regulator as it was deemed easier for beginners, who would most likely be using the club loco most. My one has a push pull, which I love, as I remember (been a while since I’ve had to have it out) mine has a graphite block in the slide, which keeps it smooth and tight at any pressure. I do know of other push pull regulators that are a bit tight at high pressure though.
@@TomsWorkshop42thanks Tom. My regulator is a stainless valve on a bronze seat. I will make a graphite valve when it is due for its next hydraulic test.
Why is the rum always gone? So yes, you can test such a regulator, just turn a piece of pipe with ends similar to your boiler. I would avoid teflon tape like the plague as little pieces tend to clog up small passages, use hydraulic thread sealant or pipe joint compound instead. Just curious did you use silver solder or soft solder for your superheater? Cheers.
Can’t test the regulator properly because there is no seal between the long tone and the front piece or the gland at the back, so will always lose some air. I tend to use a combination of tape and fluid, depending on the situation. In this instance it just felt easier to use tape. I used silver solder on the superheaters.
@@TomsWorkshop42I think you miss my point sir. Picture a boiler 1.5” in dia, I will let you work the rest out. I am currently thinking the regulator valve could be mounted just behind the front tube sheet with a long dry pipe & longer rod to the regulator handle, I suspect that would improve misalignment issues. Cheers
Love the channel. I always like 'geek'. The more technical the better. I appreciate you have to strike a balance. The channel would be greatly improved if the grog was shared. 😉 ❤
The emergency procedure to warm up looked excellent. The sound of it being poured just wonderful. 😊
Thanks mate 👍
Very informative video.
Looking forward to the steam test.
Regards
Robert
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Thanks Tom I find it very interesting, hope she does well with the steam test
Well done Tom, great job !
Great video, leak sorted looking forward to seeing the next episode running.
Yes, just got to hope for some good weather on Sunday.
Another cracking video
Always a good wach.🍻
I note that this is not the pull-out type regulator shown on Martin Evans’ drawings. Probably an improvement, as I find the original type on my V3 rather notchy on full boiler pressure.
A very good observation… no, it’s not to the drawing, I don’t know where the design was from. As I remember, as a club we decided to deviate to a rotary regulator as it was deemed easier for beginners, who would most likely be using the club loco most. My one has a push pull, which I love, as I remember (been a while since I’ve had to have it out) mine has a graphite block in the slide, which keeps it smooth and tight at any pressure. I do know of other push pull regulators that are a bit tight at high pressure though.
@@TomsWorkshop42thanks Tom. My regulator is a stainless valve on a bronze seat. I will make a graphite valve when it is due for its next hydraulic test.
Looks like a good result
Hopefully… 🤞
@ there’s two chances 🤞
Hope you and the family are keeping well
Why is the rum always gone?
So yes, you can test such a regulator, just turn a piece of pipe with ends similar to your boiler.
I would avoid teflon tape like the plague as little pieces tend to clog up small passages, use hydraulic thread sealant or pipe joint compound instead.
Just curious did you use silver solder or soft solder for your superheater?
Cheers.
Can’t test the regulator properly because there is no seal between the long tone and the front piece or the gland at the back, so will always lose some air. I tend to use a combination of tape and fluid, depending on the situation. In this instance it just felt easier to use tape.
I used silver solder on the superheaters.
@@TomsWorkshop42I think you miss my point sir.
Picture a boiler 1.5” in dia, I will let you work the rest out.
I am currently thinking the regulator valve could be mounted just behind the front tube sheet with a long dry pipe & longer rod to the regulator handle, I suspect that would improve misalignment issues.
Cheers
Love the channel. I always like 'geek'. The more technical the better. I appreciate you have to strike a balance. The channel would be greatly improved if the grog was shared. 😉 ❤
Haha! Always happy to sit and share a drink! lol.