Construction of a Danenberg steam generator has been in the works. We purchased Sandhog elements, iron fittings and pipe but decided on some minor modifications. We built a frame using a small mover’s dolly and one, eight-foot long 2x6.
To support the 2” pipe, pipe hanger clamps were used. Instead of using a calming chamber and glass sight tube, we are using a bucket with a toilet tank float, much cheaper than a sight glass and needle valve. This will keep water at the proper level in the tube covering the heating element.
A gang box is used to keep pressure off the electrical connections of the heating element. A 240-volt circuit was setup in the garage and a 12’ electrical cord connected to the box. Filled with water and switched on for a test fire, we are making steam in about 2 minutes with lots of gurgling noises and occasional spits of water out the top tube.
The final piece will be a short piece of automotive heater hose.
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