[Noisebridge-discuss] looking for solutions to a miniature steam problem

[Noah Balmer]

I'll second the "talk to kimric" suggestion, but you may also just want to
look into parts for model steam engines, e.g. you can get safety valves from
these guys:
http://www.jensensteamengines.com/parts.htm

I'm told this is a good book on the subject:
http://www.amazon.com/Model-Boilers-Boilermaking-K-Harris/dp/0852423772


On Tue, Apr 7, 2009 at 6:02 PM, Ani Niow <avniow at gmail.com> wrote:

> To Dorkbot I will go then!
>
> -Ani
>
>
> On Tue, Apr 7, 2009 at 7:37 AM, Michael Shiloh <
> michaelshiloh1010 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> you want to talk to kimric who is going to be at dorkbot tomorrow
>>
>> Shannon Lee wrote:
>>
>>> Steam in general has a tendency to explode if you are not careful...
>>>
>>> On Mon, Apr 6, 2009 at 6:02 PM, Ani Niow <avniow at gmail.com <mailto:
>>> avniow at gmail.com>> wrote:
>>>
>>>    Some of you know already but for those that don't I'm building a
>>>    tiny tiny Tesla steam turbine but I'm unsure on how exactly to power
>>>    it. The engine itself is probably going to be no larger than half
>>>    the size of a roll of quarters so I imagine I'm not going to need a
>>>    lot. I've thought about modding a pressure cooker but I got notified
>>>    that they have a tendency to um, explode if modded the wrong ways.
>>>    Anyone have any ideas on making/modding a steam boiler for something
>>>    this small or know other sources that I could inquire to? Got a
>>>    couple in mind but I figure I'd ask the list first.
>>>
>>>
>>>    Thanks,
>>>
>>>
>>>    -Ani
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