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It would be easy for me to just switch to meths at this point, but there was something so compelling about the way it burned and steamed when the steam blower was at full whack. Dynamic and alive. I had never seen that before - but I want to see it again! Cheers!
Will it run on wood without the blower once the fire is established? Presumably running the blower extensively uses a lot of water?
I also agree that a electric fan on the top of the chimney to induce draught is a must as the long as the steam blower or the exhaust are not blowing. And you most probably would need it too with a meths burner in a internal firebox.
No problem with alcohol to fire an open fire or a plain pot boiler from underside, I agree, but with an internally fired boiler a vacuum fan in the chimney is mandatory to start steaming !
I aim to take the coal trials as far as I can.
SNIPBut now it's time to draw a line and go on to meths. .
I know the feeling well, but these days I prefer my own gin... John