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"certain demographic groups" That was precisely what I thought was behind this scent change when I read the OP. Certain demographic groups. I think it's terrible that these companies jump on the bandwagon and want to just change everything overnight, like certain other demographic groups don't...

That style of cylinder (oscillating) does not start by itself. It needs a push once the pressure builds up in the boiler. The stationary, dual action cylinders do not need to be pushed. They start on their own once the pressure is built up. The reason big steam engines run slower than this...

Oops! Sorry 'bout that. Your COUSIN'S recipe then :-) I have heard from a lot people in the know that margarine is worse for you than butter, but then again, they change what they say ever few weeks anyway. Butter is, well, like buttah if you let it reach room temp...

Here's a video if anyone is interested http://https//www.youtube.com/watch?v=96opTIn1vLg&feature=youtu.be

Pound Cake Since I am a baker by trade, I would like to add a tip here: Instead of the margarine/shortening, try using all unsalted butter instead. Not only does it improve the taste, it is also not as bad for you. Margarine is one molecule away from being plastic, IIRC. Shortening is a...

Unfortunately, the mini saw and grinder are for show only. They move like the real thing but the only thing the saw will cut is toilet paper. My next acquisition has to be the D141, a complete 19th century steam-powered workshop.

Mission accomplished! Just thought I'd let everyone following this thread know that the soldering mission was a success. I bought a mini butane torch and watched a couple of videos before I attempted it. I was worried about melting the soldering around the rear of the boiler, since it was so...

I really am a novice at this: What exactly is flux? Where might I look to get the soldering supplies? Sorry if this sounds dumb..I do appreciate your taking the time to answer. Ryan

What I need is a new spring loaded safety valve. The old one spits so much water when the boiler is near full that it extinguishes the fuel below. Problem is, Wilesco changed the threading on their safety valves in 1990 from M6x1.0 to M6x0.75, which means I can't install a new valve unless I...

Yes, this is a washing machine forum, but since a lot of us also have other mechanical interests, I figured I would try asking here: I have to do some soldering on my model steam engine. Does anyone here know anything about the one or the other? Thanks

I posted that very same question here almost a year ago. The pedestals for my FL'er and matching dryer were being offered at 50% off at the local big box store. I live in an old house with wooden floors. I bought the pedestals thinking if they shake too much, they'll just have to go back. I had...

@Pierre: Yes, my boss did once consider that, but then the question again arose: Who is going to do the laundry? It means staying after one's shift is over and doing laundry. @wayupnorth: Actually there's a Laundromat here in Sanford that uses piping hot water. Most of the others use no hot...

Hmm, yes. Those are all things I hadn't thought of. My mother used to go to the Laundromat and throw everything in the big 4x frontloader. I suppose I could tack on the extra cost.

Aha! Do you think Persil Universal would do the trick?

@ Launderess: I was asking myself these very questions, but I seem to do well with my own uniforms which are, in fact, from this very company. Everything I throw at them comes out in the wash, as it were. The uniforms and aprons are 100% polyester, the rags are 100% cotton. I am one of the...

Ah! Most honorable Yogi! :-) My boss told me he pays them over $600.00 a month, but that's also with mop head and doormat service. We fill about three "industrial sized" laundry bags a week with various items ( not sure what those cloth bags on the rickety stands are called). I'm thinking my...

I work in a medium size commercial kitchen that employs about 15-20 people. We are having some reliability problems with our linen service and were thinking of doing some of our washing ourselves. I said I might be able to do it but really have no idea what to tell the boss to give me for it...

Right, I understood it correctly, but strictly speaking, "immer" means always, as opposed to "Für immer" or "ewig", which definitely mean "forever". You are correct in saying that the slogan "Immer besser" implies that Miele is always better, no matter in what regard. If you want to see some...

I once knew a Markus in Germany that was both rugged and handsome...:-) Just FYI "Immer besser" means "always better" not "forever better". :-)

Persil... I would like to chime in here about Persil. I have been using nothing but Persil in my 2012 Frigidaire FL since November and can only recommend it, although some scathing tongues from Germany on this forum claimed those of us in the US who buy Persil are mad for paying what it costs...