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Re: steam whistle for a rock band..

RichardW — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:41:58 GMT

Trying to blow anything more than a teapot whistle from a home steam cleaner is an exercise in futility. Even a 2.5" whistle uses a lot more power to blow than

New member intro

Bill — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:15:03 GMT

I joined last fall. My main interest is maritime history and my collection includes the well-known Alabama-South American Crosby 12" chime. I am also the

Re: steam whistle for a rock band..

Luca — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:48:59 GMT

Thanks for the answer!! nice to meet you all.. hey, nice sound, that's what I'm looking for...damn, now I badly want to make it work.. I'll tell you the

Re: steam whistle for a rock band..

JOHN SOLE — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:57:11 GMT

Hi Luca. Just for more information, what is the diamenter of the whistle not the base. next what size is the inlet to the valve. From your message I figure the

Re: steam whistle for a rock band..

Mike Walsh — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:15:58 GMT

For reference, you'll hear the whistle at the 0:42 mark (with the trailing locomotive) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXVsZYnStno It's a loud whistle. If you

Re: steam whistle for a rock band..

Richard Driver — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:08:25 GMT

First, it will not take much power to blow a small whistle like yours. The key to a whistle is the volume of steam or air you have going through it. Also, be

4in 5 chime whistle

whistlebldr — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:20:18 GMT

In photos under sole whistleworks 4in 5chime are pics and messurements. still have more pics to put in.

steam whistle for a rock band..

lukehillvassel — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:53:53 GMT

Hi everybody I'm Luca from Italy... I decided to subscribe to this group since I need help from you..:) First of all, I falled in love with steam whistles

Re: Introductions of New Members

A & K ENTERPRISES — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:55:20 GMT

Hello, We build, restore sell and collect steam whistles. Our main purpose is in the use for steam, marine and stationary applications. We also carry a

Introductions of New Members

RichardW — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 15:01:27 GMT

We have been getting a number of new members, some with interesting comments. We welcome all of you to introduce yourselves to the group and tell us what it

Re: Has anyone tried this

RichardW — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 04:21:11 GMT

This would not be the continuous power required, but the power required to overcome the locked rotor current of a 100 HP motor to get it started. If you

Re: Has anyone tried this

matt ritchie — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 03:42:33 GMT

Richard 100-125kw will power 8or sow houses LOL Matt ________________________________ From: RichardW To: steam-whistles@yahoogroups.com

Re: Has anyone tried this

elgersmad@... — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 02:04:50 GMT

Right now I'm looking at Estes and other Model Rocket Engines. I do have some experiance. I made one whistle from scratch, tested it with a leaf blower, and

Re: Has anyone tried this

RichardW — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:09:54 GMT

Please do write Jim Carruthers. Jim calls me occasionally to discuss the merits of various high power warning devices. Jim specializes in air horns and not

Re: Has anyone tried this

RichardW — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:58:50 GMT

The only reason I use a large Roots blower is that I can blow my whistles using only a fraction of the HP otherwise required. A 4" locomotive whistle uses