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On the yahoo 16mmngm group there are some instructions for making an exhaust regulator for mamod locos.
Has anyone tried it?
Not sure whether to try it or buy a ip/pps regulator.
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I haven't tried it 
Nor would I to be honest 
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I'm figuring if it didn't work then you can just take it off and put the original exhaust pipe back.
Just end up wasting some time and a bit of money on copper pipe.
Would want comment from someone who has tried it though.
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I have made the exhaust pipe and have it installed on my loco but never made the top half as on 45mm track derailing wasn't an issue for me and now I have a proper regulator fitted don't need to.
I can't see why it wouldn't work though and its certainly cheaper than buying an IP regulator so if your looking for more control on the cheap, give it a go.
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| I may do it when I finish my SL1, but I haven't sent the boiler away for repair yet, so it'll be the end of the year till it's finished (I loose intrest quickly, I'll keep you informed when I do it! |
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Have emailed the guy who wrote the instructions for a couple of clarifications and I think I might give it a go.
Need to order some copper tubing, should be able to try it for about £3 so if it doesn't work I will have lost nothing really.
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| Chris wrote: | Have emailed the guy who wrote the instructions for a couple of clarifications and I think I might give it a go.
Need to order some copper tubing, should be able to try it for about £3 so if it doesn't work I will have lost nothing really. |
All part of the learning curve Chris!
Let us know how you get on 
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| Mamodman123 wrote: | | Chris wrote: | Have emailed the guy who wrote the instructions for a couple of clarifications and I think I might give it a go.
Need to order some copper tubing, should be able to try it for about £3 so if it doesn't work I will have lost nothing really. |
All part of the learning curve Chris!
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Just ordered some pipe, just hope I have ordered the right stuff. Probably screw up, but hey, it won't cost much to try, and will just take an hour or so of my time. Then I will swear at it, take it off and phone pps for one of their proper regulators!
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Slow progress on this little project.
The copper pipes arrived yesterday, so hopefully get around to making it over the weekend. It was vital that one pipe fits snugly inside the other, which they do so that is good.
If anyone is interested the plans can be found on the yahoo 16mmngm group. I won't post them up here as they are not mine, but I will put some photographs up when I make it.
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Sounds promising so far chris 
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I should have bought the half built one from you.
I'm interested to see the results too, I am preparing myself for failure!
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Even if it doesn't work having the exhaust pipe almost all the way to the top of the chimney is good as it means more of the exhaust condensate gates thrown out of the chimney rather than dribbling back down onto the burner.
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| tmuir wrote: | | Even if it doesn't work having the exhaust pipe almost all the way to the top of the chimney is good as it means more of the exhaust condensate gates thrown out of the chimney rather than dribbling back down onto the burner. |
True Tony!
IVe got some old sponge in mine now you mention it
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Any luck there yet Chris?
Curious to know if it works and whether or not you get a satisfying 'chuff' out of it
If it works I'm liable to put one on Sovereign  (when built of course)
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