sgemmett
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Post by sgemmett on Jun 5, 2009 11:02:21 GMT -5
I was reading the thread about the weird lid failure and soon after I noticed the the center of a lid was soft on one of my 3 lb barrels. I started the tumble anyway but it was bugging me so after a couple days I grabbed some box tape and applied that to the lid. 2 days later when I checked on the tumbler there was a window in the lid, thankfully sealed by the 2 layers of tape I put on. I am unwilling to risk using this lid any longer but did I ever save myself a headache and messy cleanup. It was surprising how fast the lid went from soft to ventilated.
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Post by mohs on Jun 5, 2009 11:06:50 GMT -5
good catch!
if I don't burp my barrel
I could have a mess also
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Post by Condor on Jun 5, 2009 13:05:05 GMT -5
Sounds like you have the Thumler's Tumbler. That happens to mine quite often to where now I just check the center to feel for any kind of softness. I try to keep extra lids on hand because of that.
Condor
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Post by 150FromFundy on Jun 5, 2009 13:19:21 GMT -5
I run an A-R2 with twin 3lb barrels. After 6 months, I have chewed through my Stage 1 barrel. It's usually the coarse grit lid that goes first. The Stage 2 lid will be the next to go.
The lids are cheap. Have a few extras on hand and tape (or decal) the lids to reduce the leakage when the lid eventually fails.
150FromFundy
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sgemmett
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Post by sgemmett on Jun 5, 2009 13:47:03 GMT -5
Just placed my order for a few spares with the Rock Shed, I love that place... Gave me and excuse to throw a few other things in the cart, if I am paying for the shipping I might as well load up the box!
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darrad
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Post by darrad on Jun 5, 2009 22:33:51 GMT -5
Lortones do not have the lid problem. :2cents:
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Post by MyNewHobby on Jun 6, 2009 15:00:37 GMT -5
Wow .... this thread is interesting.
I have a Lortone 33B and I have only had one incident. The first time I used one of the barrels, I did not seat the lid right and it dislodged itself. What a mess!!
Now everytime I open a batch, I always check the rims for any grit sediment and always make sure to reseat the lid evenly before I add the metal lid.
I have never had to burp my barrels. I also always make sure to rinse off, a lot, all rocks before starting them in a batch. This way (something I learned here at the RTH) there is very little if any at all organic material. Apparently this is the source of gassy barrels.
The Lortone is a wonderful tumbler ... especially for people just starting out. Now ...
I think I'm gonna need a bigger barrel. ;D
As always
Julie
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mc2
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Post by mc2 on Jun 6, 2009 17:09:47 GMT -5
Thanks for posting this info. I also have the AR2 Thumler. I will also be getting some extra lids!
Mike
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