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Post by andrewtoplis on May 31, 2007 11:12:05 GMT
Hi All,
What technique do you use for lighting the fire? I only know how to do it standard gauge stylee, any tips on the 7 1/4" gauge? Otherwise its going to be a thin circle of coal with flaming wood in the middle and fingers suitably crossed!
Andy
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Post by hbell on May 31, 2007 11:29:44 GMT
A well established charcoal fire before adding coal always works well. soaking the fist few shovels of charcoal with parraffin before lighting ensures ignition.
HB
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Post by AndrewP on May 31, 2007 11:32:42 GMT
Andy I was only taught this a few weeks ago so I still remember it, 5" gauge admittedly. Paraffin soaked charcoal, light on shovel, drop in firebox, electric fan on of course! add charcoal till flush with firebox door. Half full or less boiler is a good idea. Once charcoal well burning add coal, slowly, once gauge off the stop remove fan and use blower, total time to running about 12 mins. That is on our club Achilles which has a firebox like a mineshaft but a blower that could suck the fire clean off the grate! I struggle to lubricate while the charcoal is getting going so do it first. I did say mid gear, regulator shut and handbrake on didn't I  no surprises needed! Then sit back and enjoy the smell. Cheers, Andy |
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Post by chameleonrob on May 31, 2007 14:32:52 GMT
Paraffin soaked charcoal, light on shovel, drop in firebox, electric fan on of course! add charcoal till flush with firebox door. thats the technique I use on the the club 7 1/4" loco except I don't fill the firebox with charcoal, first lap and you lose half your fire. to give you an idea of how much I use we buy instant lighting charcoal with 4 packets in a 5 kg bag and I use half a bag on a 72 square inch grate. the first hand full of coal goes on almost immediately. rob |
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no surprises needed!