Steam Generator Build
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Steam Generator Build
I'm looking for some feedback on design or any future issues seen. Please
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Pic's are worth 100 words but a bit of nominal size information and brief description on what you think would go a long way to discuss.
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shadylane
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I don't see a vent between the top of the boiler and the top of the sight glass.
It may not need it, but other steam generators have it.
Here's an example viewtopic.php?f=92&t=72933
It may not need it, but other steam generators have it.
Here's an example viewtopic.php?f=92&t=72933
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Housing is 7x36". Was planning on running 2 5500w elements.
Will have a 4" TC on top with reducer to 1.5".
I am planning to vent the top of the float chamber to the steam chamber.
I am trying to decide how much water needs to be over the elements at the moment, was thinking a 4" min. But don't have anything to back that up.
Will have a 4" TC on top with reducer to 1.5".
I am planning to vent the top of the float chamber to the steam chamber.
I am trying to decide how much water needs to be over the elements at the moment, was thinking a 4" min. But don't have anything to back that up.
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Yummyrum
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I’m interested in the float sensor you have . It appears to have two black and two red wires . Can you explain a bit about it and why you chose this sensor . I’ve been keen on a stream generator for a while so interested in your very cool setup 
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Looks like a float switch that triggers the fill valve Yummy.
Don't have my glasses close at hand but think I like it.
Definitely needs a PRV.
Don't have my glasses close at hand but think I like it.
Definitely needs a PRV.
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Should have pressure gauge and manual dump valve vented to a safe place too.
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Maybe not critical, but the fresh water fill on the model allows for the water to enter on the float valve side to insure minimal impact of potential thermal shock.
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Its a dual float switch. I had intentions of using the lower float as a low water cut out for the elements, but things didnt line up like i wanted.Yummyrum wrote:I’m interested in the float sensor you have . It appears to have two black and two red wires . Can you explain a bit about it and why you chose this sensor . I’ve been keen on a stream generator for a while so interested in your very cool setup
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Thanks Larry.
I planned on some safety valves, but haven't figured out how i want to incorporate them yet.
As for the water in, my thinking was to slow it down enough to keep the valve from cycling rapidly and fill slowly as possible.
I planned on some safety valves, but haven't figured out how i want to incorporate them yet.
As for the water in, my thinking was to slow it down enough to keep the valve from cycling rapidly and fill slowly as possible.
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Can put a tee on top of your main can and plop (clamp off) a PRV on top.
I don't know what the volumes are but it looks to me like it's not going to cycle as rapidly as you think it will.
I don't know what the volumes are but it looks to me like it's not going to cycle as rapidly as you think it will.
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I assume you've seen the one built by Telluride on the Still Dragon forums? It always looked nice to me.
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I had seen his with a continuous still, but not where he built it. Thanks for the linkMtRainier wrote:I assume you've seen the one built by Telluride on the Still Dragon forums? It always looked nice to me.
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Haven't posted for a while...
This steam generator works fantastic!!
I will never cook grains or strip a batch any other way!
This steam generator works fantastic!!
I will never cook grains or strip a batch any other way!
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Video with action music would be awesome.
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Any issues with temp crashing upon make up water refill?
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No, I have a needle valve on the inlet to slow the filling from line pressure. Will have to work on that action video. .LWTCS wrote:Any issues with temp crashing upon make up water refill?
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Perfect timing! This build is great!
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Getting any undulating or surging?
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Not really, I also have a valve on the switch reservoir to slow the response to the switchLWTCS wrote:Getting any undulating or surging?
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ThanksLWTCS wrote:Nice tidy build
Now to work on the stripping column
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was planning to use these.
but that will be a different thread
but that will be a different thread