Lubricator Sight Glass

Lubricator Sight Glass

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13 February 2015 at 07:56 #1372
John Andrews 2
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13 February 2015 at 07:56 #179583
John Andrews 2
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I am planning to use a hydrostatic lubricator on my 5" gauge 2-8-0.

Can anyone tell me where to get a small quantity of glass tube about 1/2" to 3/8" in diameter. I cannot find it any of the suppliers lists.
13 February 2015 at 07:59 #179584
JasonB
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6" length of water gauge glass? about £3-4
13 February 2015 at 12:11 #179621
julian atkins
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hi john,

i use pyrex test tube. are you following a particular design?

cheers,

julian
13 February 2015 at 12:32 #179624
Halton Tank
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Reeves do some at 12mm dia x 20mm and also at 18mm dia.

see **LINK**

Regards Luigi
13 February 2015 at 21:36 #179693
Maurice Cox 1
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Having obtained the tube, how do you cut it into short lengths? I wish to make some model drip feed lubricators from1/4" diameter glass tube.

Regards Maurice.
13 February 2015 at 22:59 #179697
EdH
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GS Model supplies list it in their online catalogue under Misc Parts > Lubricator Sight Feed Glasses

http://www.gssmodelengineers.com

No connection, just a satisfied customer
14 February 2015 at 07:34 #179705
JasonB
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Maurice at 1/4" you can roll it on the bench with a stanley knife blade held where you want the cut, this will score the surface all round much like a glass cutter, you can then snap the tube.

If you have one then a wet diamond tile saw works well on the larger diameters too.

J
20 February 2015 at 02:01 #180485
John Andrews 2
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Thank you everyone.

As usual I have found this a very useful and friendly forum

Best Wishes

John A
20 February 2015 at 09:03 #180493
WorkshopPete
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Good Morning All

I am told by one of our members who is a keen fan of the Great Way Round that Perspex tube with a 2mm wall works well and is readily available on Ebay. Never tried it myself but intend to fit hydrostatic lubricators to my Pansy.

Regards

Peter
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