Haleysdream
has rocks in the head
K-9 unit Rock Hounds
Member since January 2010
Posts: 654
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Post by Haleysdream on Feb 12, 2010 18:26:57 GMT -5
I'm new to tumbling: have my first batch in my Vibe-10. I started it in the furnace room for 4 days, but that's below the bed room so I moved it to the garage last night. This morning all seemed to be all right tough the cover seemed to be froze on( it was -7) out side this morning, ugh! So I took it back in side for a while & let it thaw out ( didn't want to pry too much on the cover) . Anyway inside rocks were fine but very cold. How cold can you operate a tumbler in safely?? I figured they would be fine because they were moving. Am I wrong ? I don't want to hurt the machine.
Winter is still in WI
Nancy
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Post by Bikerrandy on Feb 12, 2010 19:58:19 GMT -5
The only problem with tumbling in that temperature is that the rocks and slurry can turn into a chunk of lumpy gray ice. It's best to keep them in a warmer place. So, you got the replacement vibe? No more hot switch? You'll love this tumbler, especially after you gain some experience with it.
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Haleysdream
has rocks in the head
K-9 unit Rock Hounds
Member since January 2010
Posts: 654
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Post by Haleysdream on Feb 12, 2010 20:18:23 GMT -5
Yes got a replacement super fast from the company with a return tag for the other. They said it was a freak thing. New one is running great. I'll post photos when they come out.
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Post by johnjsgems on Feb 12, 2010 20:43:41 GMT -5
Try putting a cardboard box over the unit. The heat of the motor should keep it above freezing and the cold should prevent the motor from overheating.
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Post by susand24224 on Feb 13, 2010 0:34:56 GMT -5
If the cardboard box doesn't do it, a cheap alternative is a large styrofoam cooler with lid. Cut a hole big enough for the cord, and stuff something in the "excess hole" if you need to.
Susan
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WarrenA
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since November 2003
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Post by WarrenA on Feb 22, 2010 0:00:02 GMT -5
look at construction sites in the dumpster for styrofoam if you can't find a cooler. Mcgyver the box together and the heat from the motor will keep it from freezing
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leadhand
spending too much on rocks
Member since October 2009
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Post by leadhand on Feb 23, 2010 22:38:25 GMT -5
Gotta love the English language. Only in English can the name of a fictional character become a verb ... Mcgyver
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Haleysdream
has rocks in the head
K-9 unit Rock Hounds
Member since January 2010
Posts: 654
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Post by Haleysdream on Feb 25, 2010 18:05:13 GMT -5
You betcha, the Mcgyver thing is right up my alley. Thanks.
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Post by johnjsgems on Feb 25, 2010 22:21:32 GMT -5
Much better to McGyver it than Mickey Mouse it.
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