Steam Traction World
Would you like to react to this message? Create an account in a few clicks or log in to continue.
Steam Traction World

Live steam, large scale model Traction Engines


leaking safety valve

2 posters

Steam Traction World :: Steam Traction World Update :: STW Owners Burrell 4"

Go down

leaking safety valve Empty leaking safety valve

Post  bazzer Thu 30 Mar 2017, 9:40 pm

Hi all,
Put a bit of air into Ronald G tonight to check for leaks, the bottom of the safety valve turrets are leaking slightly, has this happened to anyone else, will they seal when in steam.

Barry
bazzer
bazzer

Number of posts : 230
Age : 64
Location : Poole
Registration date : 2015-05-01

Back to top Go down

leaking safety valve Empty Re: leaking safety valve

Post  lynnr Thu 30 Mar 2017, 9:42 pm

Mine leak when cold but seal up when hot in steam.
lynnr
lynnr

Number of posts : 3242
Age : 56
Location : Highland, 4inch showman
Registration date : 2010-08-06

Back to top Go down

leaking safety valve Empty Re: leaking safety valve

Post  bazzer Thu 30 Mar 2017, 9:59 pm

Thanks Lynn, thought that might be the case.
bazzer
bazzer

Number of posts : 230
Age : 64
Location : Poole
Registration date : 2015-05-01

Back to top Go down

leaking safety valve Empty Re: leaking safety valve

Post  Sponsored content


Sponsored content


Back to top Go down

Back to top

- Similar topics

Steam Traction World :: Steam Traction World Update :: STW Owners Burrell 4"

 
Permissions in this forum:
You cannot reply to topics in this forum