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Hello,

the condensers stand is ready. I have made it from 2 mm-brass sheet.

The connection hose between the condenser and condensate pump with receiver.
Best dietrich

Hello,

the condenser is mounted. The stand with inner clamp.

The engine with mounted condenser.

Best dietrich

That is a remarkably compact and clean installation.
RussN

A marvelous piece of work and an example to those of us are rather less skilled metal workers. Please keep going as I want to see what you plan next.

Regards

Pete

I second Pete's comments.
Lets see it steaming a nice hull along the waters!

RussN

Hi,

today I successfully tested the condenser on my steam engine. Although the connections were only hand-tight and the vacuum manometer was only connected to the condensate collection tank in front of the vacuum pump with a silicone hose, a stable vacuum could be achieved.
The "Sound of Silence" of the engine was very impressive - there was nothing to hear.


https://youtu.be/mP2uwwiujWk


I am really happy.
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Dietrich

Hi,

for those who might be interested in the build of the machine pump unit I show these two sectional images.


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Dietrich

That is very beautiful workmanship. Thank you for sharing!!

Hi Kelly,

thank you for the comment.

I have redesigned the piston and its rings. There was at first one O-ring as piston-ring. To achieve a better seal, i made a new piston in which i was able to install two X-rings as piston rings.

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Dietrich

Looking wonderful Dietrich. I expect you'll be seeing much improvement from the "x" rings.