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    PYRTE 10: Water tank, pipework and fittings
    PYRTE 10: Water tank, pipework and fittings
    PYRTE 10: Water tank, pipework and fittings
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    PYRTE 10: Water tank, pipework and fittings

    By George Hughes

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    A full guide for the water tank construction, pipework and steam fittings for PYRTE the Pull You Round Traction Engine, complete with drawings and pictures to build this 1 and 1/2 inch plus scale traction engine.

    It's the most inexpensive pull you round you can build and is aimed at the first-timer with its simplicity.

    Requires the use of a lathe, drill and heating torches/blow lamps.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherGeorge Hughes
    Release dateJul 18, 2013
    ISBN9781301482573
    PYRTE 10: Water tank, pipework and fittings
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    George Hughes

    I'm an everyday English fellow in his late 60's who has a passion for model engineering in steam and writing.

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      PYRTE 10 - George Hughes

      PYRTE 10 - Water Tank, Pipework and Fittings

      Published By George Hughes At Smashwords

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      Copyright © 2013 by George Hughes

      Thank you for downloading this ebook. This book remains the copyrighted property of the author and may not be reproduced, scanned, or distributed for any commercial or non-commercial use without permission from the author. Quotes used in reviews are the exception. No alteration of content is allowed. If you enjoyed this book, then encourage your friends to download their own copy.

      Your support and respect for the property of this author is much appreciated.

      Other titles are available by George Hughes at https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/steamdreams

      Contents:

      Water tank construction

      Water feed and drain

      The pump

      Boiler connections

      Steam runs

      Steam take-off tube

      Links

      Contact me

      Water Tank, Pipework and Fittings

      The pipe work on PYRTE the Traction Engine is very simple and starts from the water tank, carrying the clean water to the hand pump, and from there passes along and through a one way valve into the lower fitting on the boiler.

      Once the water is heated and turned into steam, the exit from the boiler is through the top fitting of the sight gauge on the rear of the boiler as can be seen on the left hand side of this picture.

      From the top of the gauge, a 1/4 pipe (it’s all 3/16 inside diameter – 1/4 outside, on the delivery side from the boiler) goes left (as you sit behind the traction engine) and loops around the fire-box back-plate to connect up to the 1 and 1/4 inch diameter

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