There is a bit of confusion from people who have not attempted to hook a Steam or Stirling Engine to a PMA or generator. They usually ume you simply hook them together. None of the Steam or Stirling engines I have ever used have simple mounts. There are also no adapters you can pick up at your local hardware store.
This is a simple idea using plumbing supplies for quick change outs and testing. Direct Drive applications.
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September 4th, 2009 at 11:39 pm
Hey Dan,
…
Hey Dan,
Instead of PVC I use black hose with a couple hose clamps for testing. Its a of a lot quicker and all ya need is a razor knife and a screw driver. LOL, Works pretty well for me.
Paulie
September 4th, 2009 at 11:39 pm
go on craigslist …
go on craigslist and buy a tap and die set
September 4th, 2009 at 11:39 pm
Machine shop, or …
Machine shop, or learn how to machine things yourself it’s easy.
September 4th, 2009 at 11:39 pm
Dan i use spider …
Dan i use spider coupleings, you can get any size you need at tractor supply that will fit almost any size shaft, it alows for misalignment and vibration and they are not that expensive to have around the shop for experiments and such. You could probably set that up for less than 20 bucks. Keep up the good vids
September 4th, 2009 at 11:39 pm
Machining it will …
Machining it will be the strongest method.
September 4th, 2009 at 11:39 pm
What you can do …
What you can do without a welder which will withstand more torque than what you’ve explained and what others are explaining here, simply take a steel pipe, make sure it is thick enough, also the right size for the 2 ends of the shafts, you get the idea.. Drill small hole(s) on each end. Just one going all the way through will be stronger than that.. You can use set screws for part of the way or bolts going all the way through..
September 4th, 2009 at 11:39 pm
if you heat up the …
if you heat up the pvc and use a hose clamp it will withstand more and not slip.
September 4th, 2009 at 11:39 pm
would it be …
would it be possible that if you mention past vids in your current vids that you provide a link in the notes to those vids, ty. As always GREAT vids
September 4th, 2009 at 11:39 pm
The problem is …
The problem is vibration. If you use a heavy piece of reinforced rubber hose, you can offset two hose clamps on each shaft to approxamate balance and it would run much smoother and last. The rubber will allow for shaft alignment imperfections too!
September 4th, 2009 at 11:39 pm
more specifically a …
more specifically a piece of nylon string
September 4th, 2009 at 11:39 pm
DominickBlack
Ya, …
DominickBlack
Ya, me too. Even better would be to take a hack saw and cut a split into the pvc lengthwise for about an inch. That would allow the hose clamp to really squeeze the shaft. Problem solved.
September 4th, 2009 at 11:39 pm
That’s what I was …
That’s what I was thinking, too.
I did learn something though….
September 4th, 2009 at 11:39 pm
Dan, you can cut …
Dan, you can cut your pvc with a piece of string! ☺
September 4th, 2009 at 11:39 pm
i could simply weld …
i could simply weld it or braze weld it with a standard blow torch
September 4th, 2009 at 11:39 pm
well man i like the …
well man i like the way the Steam Engine
will turn the 95 v motor, but your way of show people that dont have money to buy parts is a wast of our time !!!!
get real and put it together
September 4th, 2009 at 11:39 pm
Rename this video …
Rename this video to :how the pvc pipes fix together
September 4th, 2009 at 11:39 pm
lot of hurt!
lot of hurt!
September 4th, 2009 at 11:39 pm
I’d add hose clamps …
I’d add hose clamps. They wouldn’t squeeze PVC very much but every little bit helps.
September 4th, 2009 at 11:39 pm
cPVC is found in …
cPVC is found in stores that deal with mobile homes and mobile home repairs. Your local Home Dept will not have it unless the demand in the area is high.
cPVC cement is also not the same as standard PVC. Check your can label before use.
September 4th, 2009 at 11:39 pm
Dan I love your …
Dan I love your videos.
You could hook up something like this by using a grinder to create a short key way. Then use key stock to fit in a notch in the pipe you use to connect the two items. This can all be done with very simple shop tools. Also if you drill and tap the pipe you use then you can use a socketed screw to tighten to the shaft. That way even if there is a shaft size difference you can generally find the pipe sizes to slide it all together and lock with socket screws.
September 4th, 2009 at 11:39 pm
It is for another …
It is for another video, check this out:
watch?v=W5Imb5xO3qQ
Go to 9:50
September 4th, 2009 at 11:39 pm
I can tell you a …
I can tell you a great item to make.
Universal mount with adjustable efficient gear ratios.
I know a lot of projects stop forever at this point.
Any thoughts.
Dan
September 4th, 2009 at 11:39 pm
Hey Dan i just love …
Hey Dan i just love your videos and on the whole very informative.
While I was watching i thought if you changed the gearing ratios then here goes something great and then read taofledermaus and since i have lathes and milling equipment I am starting to put something together
I will send it to you when i am finished
Thanks again
Shane
September 4th, 2009 at 11:39 pm
So, was there an …
So, was there an actual load on this motor at the end? If so, what was the power output? The video just ends right at the results part!
September 4th, 2009 at 11:39 pm
Sorry for my …
Sorry for my English :]