Model Boat Mayhem

Please login or register.

Login with username, password and session length.
Pages: [1]   Go Down

Author Topic: Oil in the pond  (Read 4444 times)

Rob1962

  • Full Mayhemer
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 27
  • Location: Manhattan USA
Oil in the pond
« on: June 17, 2012, 02:20:17 pm »
When i run my Cheddar puffinn i see a covering of oil in the pond everytime irun it is a Bespoke boiler.Thanks for any info.
Logged
Proud owner Krick Victoria & Krick Borkum.Cheddar Claire/pintail E & B

Circlip

  • Full Mayhemer
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 4,614
  • Location: North of Watford, South of Hadrians wall
Re: Oil in the pond
« Reply #1 on: June 17, 2012, 04:25:02 pm »
Either build a model Fire Tender and use the monitors to spray detergent or couple the engine exhaust to an oil separator.

  Regards  Ian.
Logged
You might not like what I say, but that doesn't mean I'm wrong.
 
What I said is not what you  think you heard.

Andyn

  • Full Mayhemer
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 1,068
  • Location: Northamptonshire
Re: Oil in the pond
« Reply #2 on: June 17, 2012, 04:27:07 pm »
Or not worry about it. It's one part per trillion :-))
Logged

Circlip

  • Full Mayhemer
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 4,614
  • Location: North of Watford, South of Hadrians wall
Re: Oil in the pond
« Reply #3 on: June 17, 2012, 04:43:02 pm »
No Rob, do all you can to try to solve the problem. Ignoring it tends to really p*** off the "Authorities" who may be controlling your "Ocean"  O0

   Regards   Ian.
Logged
You might not like what I say, but that doesn't mean I'm wrong.
 
What I said is not what you  think you heard.

nemesis

  • Full Mayhemer
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 1,088
  • Location: North Shields. Northumberland
Re: Oil in the pond
« Reply #4 on: June 17, 2012, 05:44:07 pm »
Hi, Try vegetable oil, it is biodegradable or get Castrol "R". I would not worry too much when you see all the C**p that comes off swans, it is a dirty scum together with feathers. Also see the mess when pigeons take a bath. Nemesis
Logged

Circlip

  • Full Mayhemer
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 4,614
  • Location: North of Watford, South of Hadrians wall
Re: Oil in the pond
« Reply #5 on: June 17, 2012, 07:22:48 pm »
Differance is, those in charge have problems prosecuting nature but you could be in front of the beak. Go back in Mayhem's archives re the restriction of fire powered boats on one boating pond.

  Regards  Ian
Logged
You might not like what I say, but that doesn't mean I'm wrong.
 
What I said is not what you  think you heard.

HS93 (RIP)

  • Full Mayhemer
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 2,922
  • I cannot spell , tough
  • Location: Rainhill UK
Re: Oil in the pond
« Reply #6 on: June 18, 2012, 12:26:40 am »
you cannot use Castrol R you need to use Steam oil and have an inline oil separtor all cheddar plants where supplied with one.

 try

http://www.clevedonsteam.co.uk/
Logged

Rob1962

  • Full Mayhemer
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 27
  • Location: Manhattan USA
Re: Oil in the pond
« Reply #7 on: June 18, 2012, 04:00:11 am »
I am useing an inline oil seperator still getting oil in the pond tho.
Logged
Proud owner Krick Victoria & Krick Borkum.Cheddar Claire/pintail E & B

HS93 (RIP)

  • Full Mayhemer
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 2,922
  • I cannot spell , tough
  • Location: Rainhill UK
Re: Oil in the pond
« Reply #8 on: June 18, 2012, 06:43:53 am »
are you using steam oil ? and is it a standard displacement lubricator have you got a picture of your installation in your boat.

Peter
Logged

Netleyned

  • Full Mayhemer
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 9,055
  • Location: Meridian Line, Mouth of the Humber
    • cleethorpes mba
Re: Oil in the pond
« Reply #9 on: June 18, 2012, 07:19:03 am »
Have you an oiler on your propshaft that is seeping lubricant into the water.
Alittle oil goes a long way on calm waters.
That is assuming your separator is oil tght and doing it's job.
Just a thought

Ned
Logged
Smooth seas never made skilful sailors
Up Spirits  Stand fast the Holy Ghost.
http://www.cleethorpesmba.co.uk/

Andyn

  • Full Mayhemer
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 1,068
  • Location: Northamptonshire
Re: Oil in the pond
« Reply #10 on: June 18, 2012, 09:39:03 am »
If you're losing oil through the shaft, then use grease :-))
Logged

Hallettoil

  • Shipmate
  • *
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 4
  • Model Boat Mayhem is Great!
  • Location: Wolverhampton
Re: Oil in the pond
« Reply #11 on: July 19, 2013, 07:47:11 pm »
Quote from: rob1962 on June 17, 2012, 02:20:17 pm
When i run my Cheddar puffinn i see a covering of oil in the pond everytime irun it is a Bespoke boiler.Thanks for any info.

Hello

There may be a possibility that you are over oiling and excess oil is exhausting. It takes very little to make a pretty picture :-)

I manufactured steam oils for a living and a huge amount of problems were caused by over oiling. It's a thin line between not enough and too much..be patient.

I'm also assuming that you are using the correct steam cylinder oil, this is important. Never be tempted to use anything else. You will endless problems.

If you have a lubrication issue, feel free to contact me

Best regards
Richard
Logged
Pages: [1]   Go Up
« previous next »
 

Page created in 0.135 seconds with 22 queries.