Clevedon WC&PR

Water Tower

Entry posted by ullypug August 1, 2012

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Having decided to start on the structures for Clevedon, the question was which one?

I finally decided on the water tower because it is pivotal for the engine shed complex.

I'm modelling the second set of tanks. The first were an all timber affair, spanning the original engine shed road.

The second was made from Braithwaite panels and was comprised of two tanks and incorporated a water softening plant.

Having consulted many, many photographs, I came up with a drawing that looks a bit like this:

The panels are available from Alan Gibson and to date I've spent an enjoyable few hours making up the tank sides, which are 2x2.

The panels are edged with 1mm brass angle and have 1mm T section between.

I'm tinning all parts pre-assembly, then using the Resistance Soldering Unit to join together. A lot easier than trying to solder conventionally.

So here we have a panel under assembly. Angles and sections are mitred and filed to fit.

Complete panel.

Complete tank side components.

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