I just wish he would put a disclaimer under the pic were they are using PVC end cap as cylinders
That this a test model . As steam pressure goes up so does temp at as little as 20 psi the steam temp will be at or over 300F. Yes the caps are thick but in a long run at any more than a very small fraction of a HP they will soften up. I have used steam to soften and bend thick wall PVC pipe so its
Not the best thing to use as steam engine cylinders for other than test models .
Dave Sipe | 02.23.08 - 9:19 am | #

Has anyone made one from the plans?
Robert | 03.18.08 - 12:51 pm | #

The plans and engine are rubbish as are the claims of 24% efficiency, 500hp engines and 3 factories. I'm building one for a chap and it is HORRIBLE.
Nowhere is there any proper measurements of water rate and power output.
Cheers
Mark Stacey | 05.15.08 - 7:31 am | #