Heating element for a empire No.32

[Ron R]

I am trying to rebuild a empire no.2 stationary steam engine which is mine for my grandson and need and heating elemnet for it where do i look?

[JeffK]

You could try Grainger. they sell heat guns and have a parts division for everything they sell. Their heat guns have an industrial heat coil that might fit .Its about the right size Good Luck

[Jim Mackessy]

Ron, if you carefully dismantle it you will see it is made of a ni-chrome wire or band wrapped around sheet mica. I took mine apart until I could see the break, and folded the broken ends at the burned spot around each other to complete the circuit again. I then re-wrapped it, and now it works ok again. They still sell the wire, and the sheet mica, but it's getting pretty hard to find. McMaster-Carr may have some or may be able to locate it for you. If you do re-wrap it, be sure it doesnt short out against the boiler. Good Luck!
Best Regards;
Jim Mackessy