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Carbide generator parts scematic or photos?
Posted: Wed Jan 01, 2020 2:22 pm
by My1914T
Happy New Year!! I'm trying to repair a barn find generator, but don't think it was all found.
Should there be a gasket of sorts on the bottom of the top tank?
and,
There appears to be a part(s) that control the valve stem missing or incomplete. I know the brass rod is broken at the top, but what else am I not seeing? Drawings or pictures would be appreciated.
Re: Carbide generator parts scematic or photos?
Posted: Wed Jan 01, 2020 2:29 pm
by Bud Delong
Yes! Mine went bad and i went to a industry seal seller and had a O ring made.Cheap and it will last a lifetime! Bud.
Re: Carbide generator parts scematic or photos?
Posted: Wed Jan 01, 2020 2:34 pm
by My1914T
I thought so, thanks
Ross
Re: Carbide generator parts scematic or photos?
Posted: Wed Jan 01, 2020 3:33 pm
by KWTownsend
Re: Carbide generator parts scematic or photos?
Posted: Wed Jan 01, 2020 3:55 pm
by My1914T
Thank Keuth, hadn't gotten that far yet, but put it on my list now.
Ross
Re: Carbide generator parts scematic or photos?
Posted: Fri Jan 03, 2020 10:52 am
by My1914T
Anyone have thoughts on how / what to fix on water level control??
Re: Carbide generator parts scematic or photos?
Posted: Sat Jan 04, 2020 9:46 am
by Bud Delong
The threaded rod and seat should be able to seal off the water in the top tank,then be adjustable by drops per min.The fill cap on the top tank has a piece of brass wire through it which also is a slight vent.Bud.
Re: Carbide generator parts scematic or photos?
Posted: Sat Jan 04, 2020 10:04 am
by Original Smith
A friend of mine told me he uses straight Hydrogen Peroxide in his tank, and the lights burn much brighter. After use, he pours it back into the bottle.
Re: Carbide generator parts scematic or photos?
Posted: Sat Jan 04, 2020 10:18 am
by TWrenn
Wow Larry! Thanks for that idea!! Never knew/heard of that. And Hydrogen Peroxide is probably cheaper, not to mention cleaner than those stupid carbide pellets! And, your generator will be germ free in the process!! Win-win!!
Re: Carbide generator parts scematic or photos?
Posted: Sat Jan 04, 2020 1:13 pm
by KWTownsend
Ross, pardon the thread drift, but I would be careful about using anything but calcium carbide and water.
I don't think hydrogen peroxide itself is flammable.
If hydrogen peroxide is mixed with calcium carbide, it forms acetylene and oxygen.
Acetylene lamp burners have little air inlet holes in them and the moving acetylene gas draws the oxygen in and it mixes just enough oxygen before the flame outlets.
Larry, can you elaborate a little more about what your friend does? I would be very careful about experimenting.
https://www.oldrocketforum.com/showthread.php?t=16859
https://science.wonderhowto.com/how-to/ ... on-205218/
My acetylene headlamps are bright enough just they way they are!
: ^ )
Keith