LazerFlash
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The more they over-think the plumbing, the easier it is to stop up the toilet.
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Post by LazerFlash on Apr 30, 2022 14:18:11 GMT -5
...do you trust leaving your tumbler(s) unattended?
When you go away, say on vacation, do you stop your tumblers while your house is unattended? Or, do you just let them run? If unattended, how long would you feel comfortable being away? My wife is concerned about being completely out of the area for a period of time and wants me to shut everything off while we're gone. I know that leaving barrels stopped and in incomplete stages won't hurt the stones, but I hate to lose the time that we're away from the house.
UTA: Before anyone suggests it, sadly, we do not have anyone close by who can come in to check that things are okay.
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Post by manofglass on Apr 30, 2022 14:21:09 GMT -5
My tumblers are off when I walk out the door I have had my first vibe burn up
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stefan
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Post by stefan on Apr 30, 2022 17:30:48 GMT -5
Been running pretty much 17 years now. They never get shut down. Of course I never go anywhere overnight anymore. but I have left them for 4 or 5 days with out checking in on them. I had a belt snap once, but the motor ran just fine so all it really cost me was time and electric.
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dshanpnw
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Post by dshanpnw on Apr 30, 2022 17:40:41 GMT -5
Hello lazerflash, I have left mine running while away for four or five days with no issues. I am probably going to think twice about it next time. I'll just pick up where I left off. Thanks.
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quartzilla
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Post by quartzilla on Apr 30, 2022 20:10:33 GMT -5
I’ve left the state for days with multiple rotaries running more than once. I wouldn’t run a vibe like that though.
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Post by vegasjames on Apr 30, 2022 20:29:49 GMT -5
If I am leaving on a trip for several days to a month then I turn them off. Never know if they are going to jam, overheat, blowout, etc. I also put the tumblers in to containers such as aluminum baking pans in case they do overheat or have a blowout to contain any damage.
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LazerFlash
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The more they over-think the plumbing, the easier it is to stop up the toilet.
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Post by LazerFlash on Apr 30, 2022 23:01:47 GMT -5
I also put the tumblers in to containers such as aluminum baking pans in case they do overheat or have a blowout to contain any damage. I like that idea. And, in my case, the tumblers are plugged into a GFCI circuit. So, if there's an electrical problem, they should trip the GFCI even before a circuit breaker trips! One added benefit to having my 'lapidary room' being a kitchenette in our basement!
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lparsons
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Post by lparsons on Apr 30, 2022 23:42:37 GMT -5
As much as I hate to lose the time, I’m afraid to leave mine unattended if I have to be away overnight. But, if I could somehow arrange using an inverter in my vehicle to power my rotary I’d do it…. of course I couldn’t talk hubby or any other passengers into putting up with the noise.🤣🤣🤣Yeahhhh, I know my tumbling addiction is really strong!🤣🤣🤣
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Benathema
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God chased me down and made sure I knew He was real June 20, 2022. I've been on a Divine Mission.
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Post by Benathema on May 1, 2022 0:29:52 GMT -5
3-4 days. I think I did a week this past summer, but other people were home.
I'm rotary, so can't attest to a vibe. I reckon what I know of how much they need to be baby sat and water adjusted, that a vibe shouldn't go for days alone to begin with.
First, the tumblers have a UL listing, so that's a good start. GFCI is a good one since we are dealing with water here, so a short to ground isn't out of the question.
I came from the other side of the leaving them on question. Less about what happens when they're on, but what happens if the power goes out when I'm not there? Power comes back on but I'm not there to give it the kick to start spinning, something bad can happen. If you're lucky they kick back on, no harm no foul. If there's no slip and the motor torque stall, lots of amps and heat, possible fire hazard. Other failures where the motor spins but the barrel doesn't, broken parts or premature wearing, not the end of the world.
My way of handling it was to put a No Volt Release switch in the circuit. Power goes out and the tumblers stay shut off until I click the switch manually. I didn't invent this fix, but I did implement it. In fact, if you haven't checked out my cabinet build yet, it's designed around leaving the tumblers on and unattended, and having peace of mind.
I go to work, the store, to bed, whatever, and they're running the whole time. Have been, for a year or so.
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