Boiler

[kevin largeParticipant @kevinlarge76611]

Bioler

[kevin largeParticipant @kevinlarge76611]

Hi all I would like to make a simple vertical bioler can anyone point me to where I could get some free plans

And what would be the best solder to use

[Tim StevensParticipant @timstevens64731]

An interesting idea – using a bioler instead of the more usual type. But as usual, we might guess that you need a boiler to raise steam for a model – is that correct? Then there will be questions like 'how big' and 'what pressure', as well as 'have you done anything like this before – ie made something that could blow up in your face and take the shed roof with it?'

Regards, Tim

[kevin largeParticipant @kevinlarge76611]

Hi Tim yes it is for steam I have several small steam engines ie Stuart beam etc I've made several small steam engines just simple stuff

But would now like to make a bioler to run about 60 80 psi vertical about 100mm dia and about 250 high gas heated

[David WassonParticipant @davidwasson11489]

Slow down Kevin, "bioler". Let's try "boiler".

[kevin largeParticipant @kevinlarge76611]

Woops

[David WassonParticipant @davidwasson11489]

No problem, carry on Kevin! ( if you read Tim's post, I think he was initially pulling your leg a bit)

[Thor 🇳🇴Participant @thor]

Hi Kevin,

There is one free plan of a vertical boiler here, might be a bit smaller than you want.

You should also find some build logs here.

Thor

Edited By Thor on 30/08/2020 18:38:37

[Clive Brown 1Participant @clivebrown1]

Longtimes ago ME published a Tubal Cain design and construction series for a 3" vertical boiler. Very simple and satisfying to make with a central flue and 3 water tubes crossing the firebox. My gas-fired example steams at up to 80 psi and runs my Stuart Turner engine nicely. 'Fraid I can't recall the ME issues.

[David Davies 8Participant @daviddavies8]

Kevin

Tubal Cain's 3 inch boiler is listed as a kit of parts and drawings by AJ Reeves. Possibly this is the one referred to above by Clive Brown.

HTH

Dave

[John PurdyParticipant @johnpurdy78347]

Kevin

Tubal Cain's 3" test boiler was described in ME 18 Feb "77. I made one and you can see a picture of it, and the GA drawing of it in my album. It steams my ST10 quite well on only 10 PSI or so.

John

[Martin KyteParticipant @martinkyte99762]

Kennions vertical boiler kit is relatively simple to build.

Vertical Boiler GLR

regards Martin

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