Hurricane Steam Raising Blower

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MRW Hurricane Miniature Steam Engine Steam Raising Blower

The MRW Hurricane steam raising blower, now in its third major iteration, is the perfect companion for a day’s steaming, whether it be at home, at your club or at organised events. Designed to be the solution to underperforming, undersized and unsupported blowers, the Hurricane is handmade by us right here in Nottinghamshire, UK and suitable for a large range of miniature steam locos.
 
Months of testing and refinement have led to a product specified to create ample draw for your locomotive and noticeably reduce the time taken for you to get up to steam. The product features a hinged handle for safe removal from the loco when hot and also for compact storage when it's time to head home. If the draw is too great for your loco, a bypass valve/ damper is fitted to pull less air through the chimney and has adjustment depending on your requirements at the time.
 
Thermal Shock Reduction
Thermal shock is always a risk when using any steam raising blower however one size really does suit all with our bypass valve fitted, allowing the operator to adjust the draft of the blower. Locomotives in the miniature world require different amounts of draw during the lighting process to accommodate the changing nature of the fire and the different firing characteristics of various locomotives. With the bypass valve fitted to the blower, you are able to vary the draft on the fire ensuring that not only will the fire remain lit during prep but it will also reduce the likelihood of damage to the stays or boiler from excessive thermal shock.
 
Please be aware - as thermal shock is a risk with any steam raising blower, it is the acceptance by the customer that thermal shock, whilst highly uncommon, can be an eventuality. The use of these products is at the risk of the user and it is at their reponsibility to ensure a steam engine is not being brought to steam too quickly or in such a way that could cause damage or failure to the boiler. MRW are therefore not liable for damage caused to boilers steamed too quickly.
 
Power supply
To power the Hurricane, all standard 12V leisure and automotive batteries are appropriate and it is tolerant of up to 12.7V continuous supply. Please be aware that the product will not perform as effectively with an undercharged battery. For your safety, the electrical system is fused, using easily sourced automotive blade fuses to keep you steaming happily and safely wherever you may be. 
 
Details about the design and manufacture
The Hurricane is designed for use with large 5 inch locos, 7 ¼ inch and right up to medium sized 10 ¼ inch gauge locos. Please be aware of the below dimensions to ensure the product is compatible with your engine.
 
Height: 230mm (approx.) 
 
Width: 210mm (approx). 
 
Weight: 2.5kg
 
Chimney Inner Diameter range: 34.3mm (1 ⅜”) -110mm (4 ⅕”) 
 
The body is Aluminum construction with a few Mild steel components used. Where possible Stainless steel fasteners have been used to ensure the product remains new in appearance and long lasting.

 
Making a purchase
This listing is for one blower, select the number of blowers you require from the drop down menu. You may also contact us for large orders and specific requirements or modifications required for your locomotive.
Defective items will be repaired/replaced within one year from the date of sale, damage caused through improper use is not covered by this guarantee.
Please note if purchased with a long lead time item we will hold this item and dispatch it as one order unless otherwise agreed.
 
In-Stock Orders
Please note there is approximately a 1 week lead time on this product from payment until dispatch unless otherwise noted.
 
Back Orders
The MRW Hurricane Blower has proven a popular product for us and with other products in production, we our team cannot always produce them in a timely manner. Back-ordering the product will allow us to plan in the manuafacture of your blower, so you can still place your order providing you are happy with a lead time of up to four weeks during busy periods.
 
Monitoring your Hurricane Blower
The product is regarded as maintenance free, however MRW are committed to offering spares support for long term failure through acceptable wear and tear of electrical components. The product is also designed in such a way that assemblies affected by accidental damage can be repaired or replaced at our workshop, so please enquire if this is a service you require. Repairs outside of our 1 year warranty period will be undertaken at the customer’s cost. Fuses should be replaced with standard automotive blade fuses matched by current rating to that provided originally in the product.
 
Transportation & storage your Hurricane Blower
 
When transporting your blower, ensure care is taken to not stack heavy objects on the product. The body is robust however particular assemblies are prone to bending due its sheet metal construction and changes in this respect can have an impact on the function of the product. The product should be stored in a dry environment as excessive moisture has the ability to cause corrosion to the motor and chimney assembly.