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I have never heard of this ! ""There was one at the Royal Polytechnic Institution in London with forty-six jets, and which gave sparks two feet long; it was a fearsome machine, making a deafening noise, and producing 22-inch (560 mm) sparks; it knocked out a man who got too close and killed a large Newfoundland dog. (I hope the latter was not deliberate, but I suspect it was) The electrical breakdown strength of air at sea level is about 30 kV/cm, so that represents 1,680 kV. Over a million volts!" - Googled

@ThomasPCGuruENGINES crazy that was right at the beginning of man's electrical journey. It would be neat to retry the system with today's tech. The boxwood tips and chiller seem to be the only thing different from a standard boiler.. I am hoping to make a few tips to try out...

I remembered "drain cocks" later...thank you. I'm glad my viewers don't mind when I use the wrong words on the spot. Which I do all the time!

Tried again and tried to take the shipping insurance off...$15.50...and that failed. The only away I can buy it is WITH the insurance. So back to $330 US It appears the site remembers everything you do..... Perhaps you can try via someone else's computer/computer address and see what gives..... I'd rather see that 5% "cashback" taken off before I pay for it......I can't see how that cashback will work with international/credit card payments?

Hmmm, that sucks...do try a few things. Like all modern retailers, they will try a few tricks, but...if all else fails email their support service (at) stirlingkit (dot) com or monacai1818 (at) gmail.com or their listed

@thomaspcguryengines do you use distilled water or tap water? If you use tap water, what do you use to clean mineral build-up?

This depends hugely on where you live and how many times you run it. Here is New Zealand, our tap water is basically thousand year old artesian spring water...so, pretty good. If I see scale I wash a bit of vinegar then rinse with dishwashing liquid. You should absolutely use distilled water if you care. More importantly, empty it afterward!!!

I agree, it's a great deal for the level of detail and engineering. Hey Will, Srirlingkit says "Hello Thomas, I will change your discount into 16% off. it's sitewide valid. any of your fans who place the order leave a note "Thomas" will get 5% cashback of the whole order. this is only valid before December 31th 2024." So as I understand it, use discount code"thomas15" for 16% discount before Xmas, add a note "thomas" too :)

I'm going to look into that, thanks for raising it. I will do it right now. Did you get the same thing saying $280 though? On the page? Still says 280 for me. I sent a snapshot to stirlingkit. Check that if you proceed, right before you pay, the amount is right. Look for other charges added on, like freight insurance, if you feel safe to your country, don't pay for that. I don't mind if I don't get "credit" for the referral in any way (I don't do it for the shop credits) but I appreciate you letting me know:)

Srirlingkit says "Hello Thomas, Hello Thomas, how about this. i will change your discount into 16% off. it's sitewide valid. any of your fans who place the order leave a note "Thomas" will get 5% cashback of the whole order. this is only valid before december 31th 2024."

@@ThomasPCGuruENGINES Tried again and tried to take the shipping insurance off...$15.50...and that failed. The only away I can buy it is WITH the insurance. So back to $330 US It appears the site remembers everything you do..... Perhaps you can try via someone else's computer/computer address and see what gives..... I'd rather see that 5% "cashback" taken off before I pay for it......I can't see how that cashback will work with international/credit card payments?

It absolutely is, I think they've done the classic layout justice and aimed it at just the right market ... teens and those of us who suit an easy kit. Great price I think with 15% off. I wish them success

@@ThomasPCGuruENGINES indeed!

I think it's perfect for teens from 14 if they're smart...and my husband like it:)

No problem, keep in touch. I plan to work on the beat this weekend...

Thanks! I'm working on getting this thing going

The one with the governor is diesel, the others are the sparkplug-equiped petrol version, out for ages, Aliexpress was where I got it but they're a bit pre-production I think

Hallo! Hoe gaat het? Bedankt voor je begroeting in het opmerkingengedeelte!

Thank you! Cheers! It is pretty, I will get her going!

Many thanks for dropping a comment, your contact and offer.. I will explore your channel and I appreciate the offer of help and info! There are some talented engineers out there, it seems; respect! I love your models. I assume you are ok if I show some footage of, and direct people to your channel?

@@ThomasPCGuruENGINES Yes, of course it is not a problem. Thanks a lot and let me know if you need anything!

​@@vellamechanicalservices6836 Wow, I haven't seen your engines before. Fantastic work and the engines run very nicely! Solid engineering and i guess without rubber piston rings... I am not against these rings, they are ok for slow running petrol engines with low compression, but not for a diesel engine.

@@niffi2 Thanks for your comment and for choosing to check on my content. Yes, rather than using rubber piston rings I chose to use cast iron rings. Even the piston and the cylinder are cast iron. It is similar to what Find Hansen himself explained. Always feel free to comment on anything else.

Cheers Matt. I've done that like 4 times and each time it gets harder to seal. GOT THE INJECTOR PUIMP WORKING now adjusting flow

I know what you mean :)

In all my engine videos, I love the sound of engines and slow idling as well. My hat is off to you sir, we watch your efforts with interest and appreciate your reply! Vielen Dank!

Forgive me for my colourful characterization of German engineers as perfectionists! There's much to be proud of in that reputation :)

@@ThomasPCGuruENGINES I am absolutely fine with it! Had to laugh when you said "NEIN", perfectly pronounced btw!

Ok, I'll think about that...I'm not sure about stolen but I do feel lab ratty, and not happy. I need to keep the manufacturer on board for now tho' so I will be chill. I do value you guys comments and opinions. Thanks for moderating your comment :)

Yes, it is. Even more so if/when it goes. Marketed as "educational toy"

This engine can be found from US$150 but not just before Christmas

If I get it going at all

Relatively, I've seen other opinions tho. Refund is an option, it's not great is it

Aliexpress

Yes me too.. I've found that Microcosm/ Eachine are the biggest culprits. Terrible bearings, and things not assembled correctly. Enjomor seem to be the least troublesome, so far!

It is variable. I don't think the engineers are out to scam us, but their machinist manufacturers might be...Microcosm has improved vastly. The original was appalling! Enjomor, as you say, improved vastly. MUSA I think does his own machining and is outstanding. I notice also that the prices seem to be increasing...what's with that? You certainly need to keep your wits about you! As long as I can successfully continue to get them going OK without too much fuss, and the alternatives are 4x more expensive, I'll continue to look at Chinese gear

Thanks! I'll have to look at that.

Perhaps, my friend....but it's the price of admission. The manufacturer deserves respect for getting in contact with me within an hour of this video going up, where he says he will send me many upgraded and new version parts for fee. He didn't need to do that. Progress: Now I have the binding and water pump dragging fixed, the gears seem strong enough. Keep in touch

@ThomasPCGuruENGINES Fair enough...It would seem you've become their new test pilot. Interested to see what they do about those little gears and fixing to the shafts...Grub screws on the driving gears won't cut it IMO....🤔😳🇬🇧

I have a lot of sympathy for what you say, believe me :)

I would enjoy to work with you my friend. Other side of the world...

Similar issues, my HM-01 had near zero compression and I could never get it to run. Between that and watching fail videos like this I am kind of done with Chinese engines at this point. Moved on to vintage USA or AU made Stirling and Flame Gulpers and have not been stumped yet LOL

If the shaft slips again I’ll try that, cheers! I used loctite but some other brand I'm suspicious of. The water pump locking up was the real killer

@@ThomasPCGuruENGINES Yeah, you can't overcome hydrolock, no matter how hard you want to. I've used the loctite trick on a few small set screw locations on engines and other stuff. The loctite won't always hold forever, but it holds long enough to test before you make a permanent correction like grinding a flat or drilling a cross hole to pin things in place.

@@henrybangsberg2187 Thks Henry

@@ThomasPCGuruENGINESso why is the pump hydro locking? Mine did the same.

Hi Darren, missed this comment sorry. I think we need to make this an issue with the manufacturer. It is a bit of a killer. I will use a different pump if I have to. Been looking at your channel...respect, man. What you did with that big Holt model was AMAZING! Darren, d'y reckon us Kiwis and Aussies are more tolerant of Chinese hobby quality engineering because we just make do with a piece of wire, chewing gum and a dried seagull? :)

Thanks, but I didn't actually get to run it in the video. I'm looking forward to it, though! The manufacturer noticed the video. I feel supported by him, and you guys

@@ThomasPCGuruENGINES I am sure you will in the next Video, makes it that much more rewarding when it does start !! but sure is aggravating sometimes getting to that finish line.

谢谢 That's REALLY QUICK ATTENTION!! :) I will try without the water pump th-cam.com/video/FDEJNy9wxZQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=dCdSXjt2orvGSrIw&t=1147 (locks up) and see if I can get the injector working, I feel better to make contact with you :) THANKS 这真的是快速注意！ :) 我会尝试不使用水泵 th-cam.com/video/FDEJNy9wxZQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=dCdSXjt2orvGSrIw&t=1147 （锁定），看看我是否能让注射器工作，我感觉更好与您联系:) 谢谢 好与您联系:) 谢谢

@@ThomasPCGuruENGINES The machine has many updated parts, and you can get them for free by contacting me.

Have done so using the address on your google account. Respect to you for reaching out

@@ThomasPCGuruENGINES I have also replied.

Tell me about the improved parts😉

I'm such a martyr...but thx for your support! I was feeling hard done by then was at the hardware store and noticed basic wheelbarrows are NZ$270-350. (a) considering the airfreight of this big lump, $1100 not looking so bad and (b) no wonder our houses are so f***ng expensive

@ThomasPCGuruENGINES yeah , everything reaches here turns out quite expensive . But I look forward to make it run or perhaps get your money back if it's too much of a hassle. Making a true diesel engine is harder than it seems in general

ABSOLUTELY what a challenge :)

SO 6 years ago. I'm thinking MUSA, OKMO, Cison...vastly improved

Turn of the screw? I'd be shafted

Try a smaller socket set, I mean, a set, of...smaller sockets. Also ask enginediy or stirlingkit they sell 'em

"Soon" they tell me at Stirlingkit. I'll get it

Opposite of a C wboy. of course. My kid knowledge shining through here

Yeah I even distract myself when I watch that, it's not a good look....

Nope, not every day. I have kids and still work I guess semi-retired. Kids are teens. Engines like these...the hit and miss last ages but I wouldn't run the harder-to-disassemble ones daily like Holt or harley models. Newer models are much better made

.. that's brutal. I'm sorry about your engine, ...yeah I don't know about it, not sure yet. but thanks for the heads-up

@@ThomasPCGuruENGINES I was thinking of importing them to sell. But that kind of put me off. The place I got it off had one of the cheaper options for shipping. I've seen other people unboxing these kind of engines and they arrive in a wooden crate/box. The company name was Hebei Tengka. So probly best to avoid them if you're looking to buy. I managed to fix it up in the end but had to buy a replacement pull start assembly. And the injector wasn't very good so replaced that too. Smokes a bit for some reason. May need to run a load to bed in the rings. Not too sure. But my spine is causing too much grief to be bothered trying to get it running an inverter generator as was the plan. There's a guy that has a channel Robot Cantina and he's done a few setup and experiment videos of that engine you're interested in. Have you seen his channel?

I have, I like. It seems there are just a few really successful channels and we all know them...anyway, undecided here...

Yeah...pls remind me constantly, I need a new shelf

Nice use of language there, my friend. Of course, my channel partner does the demented and perverted stuff, I only do the technical stuff. Of course, I don't look at the boobies...if there are any...:) You guys are very patient with me