Hylomar Universal Blue jointing

[nigelh]

Has anyone any experience on using Hylomar Universal Blue jointing for sealing threads and flanged joints on their Simplex (or other) loco boilers / cylinders ??
If it's no good, any recommendations for a good product ??

Thanks
Nigel

[uuu]

I think it's excellent stuff. Much nicer than the red goo. As used by Isle of Wight ME members at The Pump House.

[nigelh]

Many thanks "uuu" - good to hear of first hand experience!
Nigel

[fostergp6nhp]

I use Foliac graphite compound but that would be a bit heavy for 1" scale.

[nigelh]

Thanks for the reply, foster.

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Hello Chaps--------- try this >>>>>>>>>>>> Loctite® 5770 High Temperature Thread Sealant is formulated to seal threaded pipe fittings through continuous exposure to heat of up to 280C, it particularly suitable for pressurized steam lines and boiler rooms. <<<<<<<<<<<<< It's in the form of a liquid PTFE... Graphited gaskets are normally specified for steam and high temp applications. Have a look at this }------- www.sealrite.co.uk/gasket_sheet.htm --------------------

[nigelh]

Hi "4930hagley",
any idea where, in UK, one can buy Loctite 5770 ? Lots of Googling hasn't thrown up any UK suppliers !!

[Deleted]

Hello there---------- have just had a look at my own stocks------- try LOCTITE 572------ Here's their full product list}-------------------- www.loctite.co.uk/cps/rde/xchg/henkel_uke/hs.xsl/fullproduct-list-loctite-4995.htm?countryCode=uke&BU=industrial&par ---------------------------------------- and it's on E-Bay >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Loctite-572-Brake-Air-Line-Thread-Sealant-Size-50-ml-/221187100383?pt=UK_DIY_Materials_ -<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< ----- It's like a liquid PTFE,just de-grease and assemble your item then leave to cure---overnight is normally OK... I've used it on backhead fittings etc.

[nigelh]

Thanks for the info about Loctite 572 - I'll have a good read up!
Nigel

[russell]

Haven't used Hylomar on my Simplex but have used it in the past on vintage car engines - excellent stuff!

Russell.

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Hello chaps----- yes RUSSELL, I finished my time working on MoD R/Royce diesels with Hylomar as an approved product------------even better when you get it issued for free !! Those days are long-gone now (and my "stocks" have depleted as well !! )

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Hello chaps------- have just seen this stuff----------it seems to fit the bill for our needs, I think ?? }------------ www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fernox-Hawk-White-Jointing-Compound-200g-/290552680020?pt=UK_DIY_Materials_Plumbing_MJ& -------------------------------------- am buying a tin to rty for myself----- will let you know how it works out....

[Deleted]

Sounds like Boss White by another name.

[Deleted]

Hello chaps---------------- tin's arrived-------- yes, similar to Boss White}----------- www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Boss-White-Jointing-Compound-400g-Pipe-Thread-Seal-/160678272248?pt=U -------------------------------

[russell]

Why not buy the real thing: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HYLOMAR-UNIVERSAL-BLUE-GASKET-JOINTING-COMPOUND-SEALANT-100g-FUEL-RESISTANT-/221156317650?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item337df199d2

Russell

[johnthepump]

Hi Nigel,
I have used Hylomar on loco's that have come into the Pumphouse for repair, both members and club engines. As uuu said in a previous posts it is nice to use but do follow the instructions on the pack. Talking of Simplex's we had the clubs Super Simplex in on Wednesday evening for a report on work needing to be done. this engine was built in 1994 as a Club effort and proved its worth over the years.
regards JtP

[nigelh]

Hi JtP,
many thanks for the comment - I haven't seen the package yet but will be sure to read the instructions.
Great to hear that a 1994 Simplex is still doing well - hope the repairs aren't to serious. Has she done many hours of running ?

I'm really looking forward to getting mine into steam later this year - currently making the Safety Valves and learing about making springs! Really enjoying the learning curve(s)

Regards
Nigel

[uuu]

Mar 15, 2013 16:42:16 GMT nigelh said:

Great to hear that a 1994 Simplex is still doing well - hope the repairs aren't to serious. Has she done many hours of running ?

Oh, yes - many many hours.

I shouldn't leak John's official report - but I will. All the motionwork is a "rattling" fit - but not disastrously. Crossheads are loose in the guide bars, which is a bit more worrying. One blow-down has lost its outlet pipe, so is rusting the frame in the vicinity. And so on.

I was no great respecter of Martin Evans, but this loco had contributions in the building from novice and expert (I wince when I look at any part I made - I don't think there are many left) and has been used and abused (and occasionally crashed) by a great range of drivers. It's a testament to its ruggedness that it's in such good shape.

Wilf