Copper Tube Needed For Burrell Boiler

[Phil Procter]

This is for a 1½" scale Burrell SCC traction engine boiler. I am having a real problem trying to locate this size.

I am looking for a length of 3.5" OD seamless Copper tube either 13 or 10 gauge, I need a piece about 8.5" long.

So as not to waste anybody's time, I do know I can get 16 gauge but that is too thin for this job. I also know I can get 3.75" diameter, but that is too big.

Thanks
Phil

[buggeroff]

Phil, try Mallard metals in Birmingham, im sure they advertise on OG.

Chris.

[Gordon Bennett]

Hi Phil,

I purchased a length of copper tube from a company called M-Machine in County Durham. They have a website – www.m-machine-metals.co.uk – but you cannot purchase off the site. They have listed quite a few odd sizes in a pdf catalogue and I’ve just checked, 3 1/2” x 10 Gauge is listed. You need to phone them and pay by card. They were very helpful and will supply any length you require. Their phone number is 01325 381300.

Michael

[Phil Procter]

Good news

I had previously contacted both those suppliers with no success, but it was over a year ago.

I phoned today and M-Machine have since got a length of the 10 gauge material in stock and have been able to supply me with what I need.

Cheers guys