Hi steamers. Just got my reservations at Lion's Gate and sent my reg fee to Sonny. So . . . that means I'm committed to attending the Summer Steamup in Sac next month. I didn't make it to the Queen Mary, deciding that the time might be better spent trying to get my steamer further along. While I've been working as much as I can (which isn't as much as I'd like) to get as much done on my Philly and tender, it will not be as complete as I would like. I've still got problems with the axle pump - can't seem to get it to pump under boiler pressure (although static tests show that the pump functions well) - but I'm going to bring it anyway. I do have a question about hoses though. I've been using neoprene for the feed and return lines. It seems that the feed line hose is degrading to a gooey mess where it is stretched over the copper (5/32 od) feed line. Has anyone ever observed this ? There are no bands clamping the hose to the tubing. So it is simply neoprene/copper interface. What gives ? The return line with the same connection has not suffered the same fate.
And on a related matter, what is the preferred hose for the alcohol feed line ? (I'm trying to get the tender alcohol tank/sump done before Sacramento). Thanks in advance for any input you more experienced steamers might share. Looking forward to seeing all of you. royce (in SB) _______________________________________________ SSLiveSteam mailing list Send messages: [email protected] Cancel subscription: http://postfix.45mm.com/mailman/listinfo/sslivesteam Rules: http://www.45mm.com/sslivesteam_guide.html
