Stationary Engine Boiler

[simonrowley]

Hi,
I have designed and had built a range of stationary model steam engines to sell for education purposes, hence simple - see
www.chilternmodelsteam.co.uk - still work in progress.

To go with these I'd like to also provide a simple but effective boiler, associated burner, etc. Does anyone have or know a good detailed design/drawings I could use?

I would be looking at having a batch of around 100 made to keep costs down.

I assume I would need something around 4" x 8" in copper.
Thanks
Simon

[jasonb]

GLR do a nice vertical boiler, you can buy anything from just plans to ready to run.

www.modelmakingsupplies.co.uk/vertical-boiler-2.htm

Model Engineer also have a couple of vertical boiler designs

www.myhobbystore.co.uk/browser/155/steam-engines-steam-plant

Just check that any schools are likely to be able to run these models on steam probably far to dangerous for the health and safety to allow such things If schools can't get insurance to allow pupils to use lathes etc then steam could be a problem.

Jason

[simonrowley]

Thanks Jason and good point on the h&s. Maybe compressed air for school kids and steam only if properly supervised.