Update May 2025
We collected replacement boiler tubes however on detailed inspection when we got them home we discovered an error in that they had been swaged up instead of the required down. Hence they were unusable and are now in the processes of being replaced by the supplier – a simple mistake by the supplier being corrected at no cost. Could happen to anyone (and has probable actually happened to everyone at some time!)
Our Brouhot 6HP portable engine has been on restriction for a couple of year and this winter we really had to get it taken apart and overhauled. The covers off and the valves and pipes removed we were able to get a really good look. It was a lot better than we had feared with the fire box and barrel being in very good condition. The tubes however were another story. These were removed and work cleaning everything up got underway. See previous report.
Painting or the barrel and firebox is now nearly complete – although it won’t be seen with the covers on it is important protection. The tube plate at the front is being prepared to receive the new tubes which will arrive this in early May. Still a lot of work to do but we expect this to be ready to steam by July at the latest. We would like to thank our volunteers who have worked hard on this. It is dirty hard work in cramped condition. Also a special “thank you” to one volunteer who had funded the new tubes – not a small “investment”.
