[Steam-engine] Suction hose

[Richard Strobel]

Like this one Andy:

http://cgi.ebay.com/PENBERTHY-Jet-Pump-1-1-4-NPT-Low-Head-Bronze-NEW_W0QQitemZ7631606541QQihZ017QQcategoryZ46547QQssPageNameZWDV


key is non-collaspable hose with GOOD seal on suction line...Filter as 
previously mentioned will prevent the sinking feeling down the road.

Hope this helps
RickinMt.










----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Andy glines" <pioneersop96 at yahoo.com>
To: "Steam-engine mailing list" <steam-engine at lists.stationary-engine.com>
Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2006 6:38 AM
Subject: Re: [Steam-engine] Suction hose


> Francis & Robert, I wasn't asking about the injector
> but rather the ejector a.k.a. jet pump for filling the
> tank.  You do still make some good points.  I also
> asked about the length of hose hoping to gain some
> insight from those who have "been there & done that".
> I also never thought to much about the size of the
> hose.  I know that the ejector has 3/4" steam and
> delivery lines.  I will have to look at the water
> inlet for size.  It is bigger as I recall.
>
> --- Francis Orr <steam.boat at verizon.net> wrote:
>
> > Andy,
> > Another good hose is a piece of old steam hose. It
> > will not collapse on you
> > and it is designed to be wet. No one seems to have
> > mentioned a strainer or
> > possible use of a foot valve. Old tanks have rust
> > and nothing stops an
> > injector faster than debris in the jets. Keeping the
> > suction line full of
> > water reduces the chances of the injector getting
> > hot.
> > Francis A. Orr
>
>
> Andy Glines
> Evansville, IN
>
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