Very interesting Alan. Plenty of food for thought about making one. I take it that the cap on the end of the tube with the cross cuts (first one) unscrews so the wick can be inserted ? Cheers Rob
Hi Rob. Yes I believe that's the idea although I've never taken it off, I think I'll take a look. There will definitely be a part 3, not sure if there is enough footage for a part 4. Cheers, Alan.
@@nateharder2286 The burners were designed to use methylated spirits so that's what is generally used. I don't see any reason why you couldn't use lamp oil, especially in the the burners with wicks.
Hello Alan, Another good video... as I was watching I was wondering with all your experience of steam engines have you come up with a design for a burner that would allow you to easily control the flame, not get to hot to handle and vent where needed or am I describing the Unicorn of burners... Take care. Paul,,
🙂 I've never really thought about the wicks. You can get wick from model steam engine suppliers like Manor Models, it's also available on ebay. I've always assumed it was all the same stuff.
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They certainly are. Thanks
Very interesting Alan. Plenty of food for thought about making one. I take it that the cap on the end of the tube with the cross cuts (first one) unscrews so the wick can be inserted ? Cheers Rob
Hi Rob. Yes I believe that's the idea although I've never taken it off, I think I'll take a look. There will definitely be a part 3, not sure if there is enough footage for a part 4. Cheers, Alan.
Thanks for sharing! An interesting look at burners.
Thanks Craig.
Is there a reason I haven't seen anyone use lamp oil?@@RetroSteamTech
@@nateharder2286 The burners were designed to use methylated spirits so that's what is generally used. I don't see any reason why you couldn't use lamp oil, especially in the the burners with wicks.
What make of engine is the burner at 3.50 from? I have an unknown engine with that type of burner.
Cyldon, it was the brand name for a range of 5 stationary engines made by Sydney S Bird & Sons of Enfield Middlesex between 1947 and 1951.
@@RetroSteamTech Thanks, mystery solved. Just got it cleaned and running.
It's a Cyldon 13/3!
@@666katanaman They are all lovely engines, fairly simple but very well made.
Hello Alan,
Another good video... as I was watching I was wondering with all your experience of steam engines have you come up with a design for a burner that would allow you to easily control the flame, not get to hot to handle and vent where needed or am I describing the Unicorn of burners...
Take care.
Paul,,
Hi Paul. That is a very good question and so far, no I haven't! There are a few more interesting types in part 3. Cheers, Alan.
interesting , how about an investigation of the different wick materials next ? I love making work for others LOL
🙂 I've never really thought about the wicks. You can get wick from model steam engine suppliers like Manor Models, it's also available on ebay. I've always assumed it was all the same stuff.
@@RetroSteamTech there are quite a few different types and materials
@@RetroSteamTech ever heard of stainless steel wicks? a considerable improvement on cotton a even fibre glass
@@eifionjones559 No I've not heard of those, I will have to do some research 🙂
@@RetroSteamTech try Kontex UK