For the last year or two I've been using a 13 gal milk can (5500 W electric) with a 1/2" steam wand (reduces from 3" at the milk can down to the 1/2") to power my 30 gal boiler for stripping runs. It works ok but the big issue is that I typically have to stop the run half way through to top off the milk can with more water to avoid dry firing the element. In addition to being an annoyance it's downright dangerous since the whole unit is blazing hot without a chance to cool down.
Came across an identical 30 gal stainless drum to the one I already have and have been toying with the idea of turning it into larger vessel to generate steam.
Here's my question:
If I use the same steam wand (3" reduced to 1/2") what could I expect in terms of steam velocity coming out of the steam wand and/or pressure build up?
(NOTE: I took a physics class or two an college and only know enough to be literally dangerous)
Open to any and all feedback in this one as I'd rather hurt my pride/ideas than myself, my family, or blow up my house
