{"product_id":"displacement-lubricator","title":"Displacement Lubricator – 1\/4 x 40 Thread","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdjustable Displacement Lubricator – 1\/4 x 40 Thread\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA compact \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eadjustable displacement lubricator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e designed for model steam engines and miniature steam plants. This lubricator provides a controlled supply of steam oil to the engine, helping to maintain effective lubrication during operation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe adjustable design allows the oil feed rate to be regulated to suit the requirements of your particular engine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteam is admitted into the lubricator through the adjustable valve. As the steam condenses inside the lubricator, the resulting water collects at the bottom of the reservoir. The water then displaces the steam oil, forcing a controlled amount of oil into the steam line where it is carried through to the engine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe valve allows the rate of displacement to be fine-tuned, making it suitable for a range of model steam engines and operating conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFilling \u0026amp; Draining\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo refill the lubricator:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClose the steam inlet valve.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpen the drain valve to remove the condensed water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove the filling plug.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRefill with suitable steam oil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReplace the filling plug and return the lubricator to service.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstallation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lubricator can be fitted directly to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esteam chest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or installed into the steam line close to the engine using a suitable tee connection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThread:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1\/4 x 40 Model Engineer\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody diameter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5\/8\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall height:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2 1\/2\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Brass\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApplication:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Model steam engines and miniature steam plants\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry of manufacture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e UK\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for model engineers building and operating \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elive steam locomotives, stationary engines, pumps, marine steam engines and other miniature steam-powered equipment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA compact and practical solution for providing lubrication.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"E and J Winter - Bolton Scale Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":14672995057719,"sku":"","price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0076\/2504\/8119\/files\/A436D3DB-7227-4C76-AFD1-47AD0E361957.jpg?v=1787789946","url":"https:\/\/ejwinter.com.au\/en-gb\/products\/displacement-lubricator","provider":"E and J Winter - Bolton Scale Models","version":"1.0","type":"link"}