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25th Oct 2022, 04:55 PM #1
Baker Fan demonstrations and information for Steam, Stirling or Hit & Miss Engines -
Baker Fan demonstrations and information for Steam, Stirling or Hit & Miss Engines - Put a load on!
Since making these Baker Fans and running them off an assortment of engines I have been asked many times for build hints, dimensions and advice so hopefully I have covered it all and given some demonstrations with the video shorts of just how a Baker Fan gives you a whole other dimension when running your engines under this simple device that puts them under a working load.
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27th Oct 2022, 10:17 AM #2Most Valued Member
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I would have called them a paddle wheel fan. Very common for dust/chip extraction for wood mills and the like.
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27th Oct 2022, 10:23 AM #3
Here's some history on them designed and named after A.D Baker
https://www.farmcollector.com/steam-...any-incidents/
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