PeteH

Well, Worse case scenario. We`ll all sound like Donald -----------------Duck!.

I recollect some cars had Copper tubing?. Usually with a nice "loop" in the line to cope with "dizzy" adjustment?. Pete

A few years back, the worlds "media" was having a meltdown, the reason?. one of the expired satelites was due to return to earth. Not that common but it has hapened before, so what was the issue.? Well it hapened to be one of the first generation, with a small Nuclear Generator. As I remember it was a bit of a non event. "They" did tests and no residual nuclear evidence was located. It burned completely on re-entry. The contaiments are so strong they can be Hit by a train at full chat and survive. As for Hydrogen, the biggest issue is more likely the fact that everytime anyone suggest it. The fate of the Hindenurg is brought up!. My personal problem being that I have a Large Motorhome. There is no way that it could become electric, putting the necessary mass of batteries in one would take it into HGV territory, and out of the hands of anyone without a "Class 2" licence. Pete

Interesting read:- https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg459.pdf Also gives clues to the foregoing "hazards" Pete

I have seen somewhere where the fan unit from Small Nissans have been used?. Pete.

A few years back, we where "Wild Camping" down by the Mexican Border the couple on the next "pitch" where from Iowa. He was speaking to his neighbour, who was reporting 16ft of snow up against his front door (Drift). The 4 of us are sat in Tee shirts, drinking wine and beer!. watching the sundown. Currently Houston (TX) where my son lives, is -8 (F). (-20C?) if it get`s much colder they have the record for low temp since Texas was "borrowed" from Mexico. 18?? something. Last week it was 68(F). Pete

OK, so started me thinking, so I had one off and when cleaned up. The tyres on mine are 155/80 R13. the stamp on the wheel apears to be P316. Which I supose might realisticlly be LP 816? suggesting they are 3.5?. They are down to be replaced ultimately, They appear to be dated early 2000`s. but what would be the best recomendation?. I actually feel that the end result may well be Alloys anyway. Pete

I wonder if "bonding" with adhesive would work better?. Just thinking, (nothing better to do until lockdown ends) Pete

Took the remains of mine off the front side of the wheel arch. "logic" would dictate they should be on the rear. But hey? when did anything run on logic?. Hang them on the front to collect all the wet crap and hold it against the steel for 40+ years?. Pete

HI Any Idea`s about the best location for a take-off on the 13/60 engine?. Pete

Have you considered removing the "reducing" ferule?. Making good the conection with the Brass Fitting and then putting the Thread tape on the Ferrule to complete the seal.?. You may then be able to get better alignment with the pipe?. Pete

I have used locktite products for threads I did not wish to remove again, nor for them to remove themselves (vibration), but not just purely as a thread sealant? Pete

First off, let me say that I am no chemical engineer (Mech; Eng, Actually Marine discipline) So my discipline does not exactly cover the Chemical Science behind explosions, It is based on experience and reading up the aftermath of reported incidents. However, “Light Ends” are generally regarded as Fuels which are at the lower end of the “inflammable” range, (petrol for example). Many cleaning solvents and the “carriers” for the like of “Waxoyl” for example are flammable. Injected into a cylinder they could constitute a hazard in the correct proportion with air and in the presence of heat (eg; Hot carbon carried over from a hard worked Compressor?) Known as the combustion triangle. At the other end of the Range, I worked with Heavy Fuel Oil. Into which you could throw a lighted source and it would self extinguish. Until it was Heated (80`C) In order to be used in (very) Large Marine Diesels. With certain exceptions NO cylinder should be used (ideally not even transported) any other than vertically. Unless designed for that orientation. Gas cylinders are often filled in such a way that the Gas is under pressure in fluid form, laid on the side the liquid can be ejected, expands exponentially (from memory LPG`s, for example expand by a factor of 250 (ish) from liquid to gaseous form) The use of grease for example, on Oxygen and Air cylinder connections is a no no! Regarded as fuel in contact with oxygen, it increases the hazard. It would take someone with more experience that I, to understand why “your” oxygen bottle to exploded in the manner it did, but if the 3 factors where in play Fuel. Oxygen. And an ignition source. Then it could happen. As an aside. Powders, Flour is one, have been known to spontaeously combust in a violent manner, again you have Fuel, (Flour) Air, and often static electricity. Pete.

I cannot properly see what is under the base of the, what I suspect, is a Non return valve?. I would suggest it originally had a copper? or similar sealing washer, which has degraded?. I must admit to using PTFE on the end plugs, being tapered plugs it works well and they come out without issue. Pete

I used a Length of "redundant" comercial welding cable for an 8Metre run to link batteries at the front and rear of my R-V. Where it had to "pass through" It was further shielded by the use of Plastic "hose pipe"!. The vehicle was a "pusher" configuration, and had two battery sets, one by the Engine under the rear bed, and 4 others under what would have been the "hood" in a front engine config;. The object of so many, served by several Solar panels was to extend "off grid" time, and the use of an Inverter. but the same in principle. Pete

I have an Air compressor. Orginally purchased to operated an "air nailer" when fitting acres of Plasterboard in a self build. From which I remove the end plugs every few years and examine the interior via an endoscope. It is about 15 years old, and shows small amounts of Corrosion. I have in my working life seen far more corrosion in vessels in daily comercial use, the "statutary" examination period is 2 years BTW under the "pressure vessel regulations". It was not at all unusual to have the pressure reduced when corrosion was seen to be beyond that which was allowed under it`s construction Reg`s. More to the point regular draining, (Mine has an extension of the drain valve, which allows easy draining, without grovelling under the tank). And testing of the relief (safety) valve, (ie; even just lifting it to ensure not stuck?) will normally be sufficient. In service we used ultrasonic thickness meter`s to check for thinning due to corrosion. Most Tanks are constructed to One of the Standards, When I was working (1990`s) it was BS1500 or 1515?. Usually stamped on the vessel. (Now CE Mark?) By which time corrosion allowances had been reduced. (BS 487-1948 required 1/6") New standards are now in place, some changes in 2021 to come. Regular draining reduces the amount of moisture that can get to air tools, even when filter/dryers are fitted. DO NOT. Coat the interior, or put any sort of moisture removing spray into a vessel, most contain light ends, and could in the right circumstances (Fuel/air Ratio) permit or encourage an explosion. In the comercial world sign of any such use would trigger an imediate prohibitation and a report to the HSE. I have seen perfectly satisfactory vessels in use in excess of 80 years old, similarly, neglected ones scrapped under 5 years. Pete

My weary old memory only remembers Light Grey and Dark Grey (near black). The first coloured ones I Saw where Red and in a Volvo (Truck!). (Alegedly so the policia could see the driver wearing the belt?) Pete

Bookmarked for future ref:. My 1/8" guess was not far out?.👍. Cheers!. (I might have some 1/8" gas welding rod somewhere) Pete

Out of curiosity, When did washers become part of the MOT regiem?. Any one know?. I guess I could re-cycle the Tank/pump from the one I removed from a scrapped MK1 Escourt many years ago?. I saw it recently when searching for something else. Pete

Not a lot of volume for a washer bottle?. Two good washes and?. Mind?. I supose when washers where introduced they did not figure on the MOT. (by 1970/1?). Pete

Amongst the "debris" that came with "project 13/60", was a round bottle (plastic) circa 3"dia. about 7 or 8" tall?. No Idea what it`s for?. Could this be the answer?. Pete

Not as daft as it sounds?. I`ve used them for all sorts of things in the past. The wardrobes breed the buggers.!!! Pete

Cheers for that. Looks to be about 1/8" (2-3mm) dia, with a loop one end Bent at the other end?. I will have to have a look in the mulltitude of collected bits that came with the "project". I think I have some Steel of that ilk (somewhere!!!!) Pete

Item 36? NLA. What dia of material is it fabricated from? No sign of them On either of my doors?. Pete

Well, the Swedish girls seem to like them?.😀. Do you get the little yellow pointy markers as well?. Pete