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Post by somersetsimplex on Dec 11, 2019 12:25:12 GMT
Has anyone tried a Rosebud grate in Simplex? if so how did it go? I have made a traditional style grate out of s/s bar, but am wondering if a rosebud grate would have any advantages.
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Post by simplyloco on Dec 11, 2019 14:23:18 GMT
Has anyone tried a Rosebud grate in Simplex? if so how did it go? I have made a traditional style grate out of s/s bar, but am wondering if a rosebud grate would have any advantages. They have been talked up, down and sideways on here! Try this five page saga... John modeleng.proboards.com/thread/11327/rosebud-grates |
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Post by somersetsimplex on Dec 11, 2019 14:29:10 GMT
Yes,saw that, which is what got me thinking. i may give it a go, just need a piece of 3/8" MS and and a spare couple of hours.
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Post by mugbuilder on Dec 11, 2019 23:41:40 GMT
All of my engines have stainless steel Rosebud grates with as many holes as can be fitted in the given space. Us Australians are going through a change as our long time char fuel is no longer available and we are having to experiment with various fuel mixes. Where once we didn't have any clinkering problems we now do. At our club we are currently using a mix of Welsh Steam coal, Welsh dry and small Baccus char. While it is not as good as the old stuff it seems to be working out OK although the fire needs to be dropped and cleaned after about 6-8 hours steaming. I have no intention at this stage to change the grates to the bar type.
Barry
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Post by coniston on Dec 12, 2019 1:21:21 GMT
I understand the benefit of a rosebud grate is it's ability to allow burning of low grade cola. Although I am going to try one in my super simplex and Springbok, just to see what difference it does make. I know there's been some discussion facebook about them and their success. My goal is to see if they reduce ash through a more thorough burning, watch this space. From some research I believe 15% open area is what is quoted as ideal.
Chris D
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