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| IndianaRog |
150th AnniversaryToday I passed 150 hours of operation on my Jensen 51 replica.Knowing this milestone was coming up, I have been re-doing photos and writeup on my website section for this powerplant. In part this was needed because I have continued to modify it over the almost 3 years since I first built it, and have added many new features. I can honestly say I don't think I can mod it much more...it might be kind of finished!! Have a look: http://www.indianarog.com/jensen51replica001.htm Rog |
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| Ross |
Congratulations Rog!,
What a fantastic article on your website! What an achievement! Ross |
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| tmuir |
I think it may be run in now Rog. 
Obviously an engine you enjoy. |
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| logoman |
fantastic Rog, a great read. | ||
| Dampfmaschine |
Sure would like to see that in real life. | ||
| johnreid |
That is a milestone, guess now that you have worn it out you can just give it to me
Great write up too, I noticed new photos too with the green belts |
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| IndianaRog |
Thanks guys...if it isn't abundantly evident, that engine is my pride and joy. John, since the prototype Jensen 51 ran over 8,000 hours, mine at 150 hours is just broken in...sorry, no handoffs!!!
Most of the photos ARE new and reflect a number of mods made this year including: - addition of a 5th lamp over the DC motor that lights up when motor is activated - addition of a drain setup to empty the system more elegantly than a siphon - addition of an "Inches of Water" gauge that tells the amount of water in the tower at any point in time - addition of a set of banana jacks that allow for external tapping of the DC output - addition of a gift of engraved ID tags for front of console - addition of rubber belting throughout (which I really like vs. springbelts) - I also moved some switches from the rear of console to the front having opted for convenience more than original look since I have strayed pretty far from the original design If I had to sell my whole collection (God forbid)...this one would be the last to go and would leave with me clutching it to the last!!! Rog |
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| johnreid |
IF it gets to the point that you think you need to sell off the whole collection, you can stay in the spare room here and keep your collection. | ||
| IndianaRog |
Thanks for the offer John...but do you think all FIVE of us could fit!!
Perhaps I could send the other four to stay in your spare room, then my collection and I would have lots of room to grow here
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| Atticman |
Wow Rog, its a while since i read your webpage on it, how impressive.
150 hours , thats almost 6 whole days of running, you must love that. I always wonder where those other 51s are- and when one will turn up. One thought though- never say last- I do wonder when your 3rd 51 will be made
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| Griffin |
Thats a fair amount of hours you have now clocked up on that one Rog. I bet a fair few gallons of water have passed through that boiler.
You certainly have one impressive engine there. |
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| IndianaRog |
Steven, I just did a quick calculation...based on prior testing, that engine consumes one US gallon of distilled water for every 90 minutes of operation. 150 hours x 60 min/hour = 9000 minutes 9000 minutes divided by 1 gal every 90 minutes = 100 gallons of distilled consumed to date 
Fortunately distilled can be purchased here relatively cheap at about 75 US cents/gallon and I usually pick up 10 gallons at a time...so I've sent up about $75 USD in vapor over the course of 3 years...cheaper than the pub!!! I have probably spent more in electricity, but I'm not going to calculate that!!!
Rog |
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| Burnmafingers |
Your setup is stunning Rog, a real masterpiece. 
Congratulations on clocking up 150 hours, I'm sure the next 150 will be every bit as enjoyable for you! |
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| gd9704 |
Rog,
Truly a breathtaking piece of work there. The ultimate steam "toy." Thanks for the updated website! |
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| metalhead100 |
Congrats!
Says something about your build skills too Rog....... Just think....you have effectively dumped gallons of water in your basement workshop..... 
You could get a de-humidifier and re-claim the water! Joking aside.......Lets not talk about selling your collection....ugh! Jim |
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| Keith S |
At least it doesn't burn esbit... | ||
| johnreid |
LOL that one would take Esbit by the truckload if it did
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| 27ace27 |
mysteriously, rogers electric bill goes up %10
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| metalhead100 |
If it ran on esbit they would have to be crushed and ran to the firebox by screw conveyor!
Jim |
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| ozsteamdemon |
Congratulations and happy anniversary Rog .
I echo everyones comments , except for the offer of a spare room , i had one , but the freeloaders have moved back in . 
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| johnreid |
You did notice that there is an Electric Substation located near Rogers, that is in case he ever plugs them all in at once.
All kidding aside, I am honored that I havd the pleasure of seeing the 51R in operation, in fact both 51Rs at the same time! |
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| Les |
Congratulations Roger. 
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| IndianaRog |
If I was firing the Jensen 51 replica with Esbit, the lady of the house would have evicted me years ago! | ||
| whistleman |
Happy anniversary Roger. May the 51 provide you with many years of enjoyment.
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| IndianaRog |
Nice as she is...she's got a drinking problem!!!
Just hauled in 11 gallons more to keep me going for awhile! |
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| Bugsy |
150hours, that would be 3.75 weeks, almost a month if you were working a 40 hour week!
How do you keep track of it, Roger? Do you have an engine/hour meter hooked up? Very well done! Phil |
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| johnreid |
In fact an hour meter is part of the 51/51R | ||
| Wallace |
Well done Rog. Wow, I am in awe of that engine. 
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| metalhead100 |
Someone looks ready to be snowed in this winter! Jim |