Post by joeb on Sept 17, 2008 12:33:10 GMT -5
Hello All!
Long time rock hound, First time tumbler here. As an apparently uninformed consumer and novice tumbler, I made the mistake of procurring a Raytech TV-10. First motor died after 5 days. Second motor still running. I am in my final polish of my first batch. (whoo hooo!)
However, my problem is the drain port feature that seemed like a really good option to a beginner. Unfortunately, every batch has resulted in it becoming severely clogged with grit / grit slurry. Packed so tight I have to use a metal pick to clean it out. The system has a drain line, but I have not used that, opting to put the small black plug they provide over the drain port. Rationale being that I wanted to keep the grit INSIDE the bowl. AND...I have to clean it out after every batch, as I don't want to contaminate the next batch...sooooooo....
Am I doing something wrong to cause this? Also, does anyone know of a replacement plug that more or less seals it up?
Any help would be appreciated ! Thanks!
Long time rock hound, First time tumbler here. As an apparently uninformed consumer and novice tumbler, I made the mistake of procurring a Raytech TV-10. First motor died after 5 days. Second motor still running. I am in my final polish of my first batch. (whoo hooo!)
However, my problem is the drain port feature that seemed like a really good option to a beginner. Unfortunately, every batch has resulted in it becoming severely clogged with grit / grit slurry. Packed so tight I have to use a metal pick to clean it out. The system has a drain line, but I have not used that, opting to put the small black plug they provide over the drain port. Rationale being that I wanted to keep the grit INSIDE the bowl. AND...I have to clean it out after every batch, as I don't want to contaminate the next batch...sooooooo....
Am I doing something wrong to cause this? Also, does anyone know of a replacement plug that more or less seals it up?
Any help would be appreciated ! Thanks!
