Spirit vs gas

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Spirit vs gas

Post by EiSvIn » Fri Jan 22, 2021 9:06 am

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).

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Re: Spirit vs gas

Post by Andrew » Fri Jan 22, 2021 10:15 am

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!

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Re: Spirit vs gas

Post by Scrat » Fri Jan 22, 2021 1:43 pm

Spirit is easy to store and fill. No pressure on the tank, no matter if cold or warm, leaks are spotted easily.

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Re: Spirit vs gas

Post by williamfj » Fri Jan 22, 2021 5:46 pm

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.

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Re: Spirit vs gas

Post by Trevor Thompson » Sat Feb 06, 2021 10:45 am

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!

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