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Spirit vs gas
Posted: Fri Jan 22, 2021 9:06 am
by EiSvIn
I was reading an old issue of "16 mm Today" and I found an article about converting a gas-burner Roundhouse Millie to a spirit-burner. And I started wondering why? What are the pro's of a spirit burner vs gas? (My only experience is with gas).
Re: Spirit vs gas
Posted: Fri Jan 22, 2021 10:15 am
by Andrew
Hello!
I've no idea about the technical merits of spirit-firing, but it's silent, which is nice. I like the smell too...
Derailments can be spectacular though - and melt your plastic-sleepered track!
Andrew.
Re: Spirit vs gas
Posted: Fri Jan 22, 2021 1:43 pm
by Scrat
Spirit is easy to store and fill. No pressure on the tank, no matter if cold or warm, leaks are spotted easily.
Re: Spirit vs gas
Posted: Fri Jan 22, 2021 5:46 pm
by williamfj
Another point to consider is that meths firing is a better option in cold weather as it doesn't need to be in gaseous form & under pressure.
Re: Spirit vs gas
Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2021 10:45 am
by Trevor Thompson
The only thing missing here is that you can put a meths/spirit/ethanol fire out with water. When it is diluted it can no longer burn - that could be a useful advantage!
Trevor