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The Shipyard ( Dry Dock ): Builds & Questions => Steam => Topic started by: Bob_V on November 30, 2014, 11:44:39 am

Title: 28 mm Brass Chimney Cap
Post by: Bob_V on November 30, 2014, 11:44:39 am

I am now the proud owner of a 3 1/2 inch Maccsteam boiler for my first steam launch build. I am assembling all the necessary bits and pieces but have come to a stop in my search for a brass chimney cap for the 28mm chimney. I have no workshop facilities so I need to buy one. Does anyone know where I can obtain something suitable?

Bob.

Title: Re: 28 mm Brass Chimney Cap
Post by: TailUK on November 30, 2014, 02:15:07 pm

Although the web site doesn't give any dimension you could try http://www.mamodparts.com/spares-Chimney.asp?part_id=100562 (http://www.mamodparts.com/spares-Chimney.asp?part_id=100562). They do spares for Mamod engines!
 

Title: Re: 28 mm Brass Chimney Cap
Post by: hammer on November 30, 2014, 06:58:58 pm

Why not use a 28mm olive from a compression fitting ? They can be bought separate from the fitting, at a plumbing store.

Title: Re: 28 mm Brass Chimney Cap
Post by: Bob_V on December 01, 2014, 07:20:40 pm

TailUK

Thanks for the link. I have contacted MamodParts and their response was 'These are meant for a 3/4 inch (~19mm) ID chimney and would therefore be way too small.', so that's out. Nice looking capping though.

hammer

I would never have thought of a brass olive. It might be possible to modify one to provide a suitable capping.

Thanks both for your responses. Looks though like I may have to find a friend with a lathe to turn me one up. :((

Bob.

Title: Re: 28 mm Brass Chimney Cap
Post by: SailorGreg on December 01, 2014, 07:49:07 pm

Give Mike at Maccsteam a call.  Although not advertised on his website, he sometimes does a short run of brass caps for his chimneys - I have one and it fits like a glove - and really looks the part as well  :-))

Good luck

Greg

Title: Re: 28 mm Brass Chimney Cap
Post by: Bob_V on December 03, 2014, 04:09:32 pm

SailorGreg

Well done!! Mike at Maccsteam had one left and it is on the way.

Mayhem strikes again. :-))

Bob.

Title: Re: 28 mm Brass Chimney Cap
Post by: SailorGreg on December 03, 2014, 05:05:21 pm

Excellent!  You won't be disappointed.  Glad to have helped.

Greg