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Offline xcoolhandx

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Reply #30 on: March 17, 2014, 07:58:38 AM
Quote from: corndog71 on March 17, 2014, 07:51:01 AM
Quote from: xcoolhandx on March 15, 2014, 09:31:20 AM
I like this PEC so much I might wait a bit before trying Noble ,also attached Dytons little different
I've been a fan of PEC pots for years.  Reasonably priced and great sounding.

I had three to try Noble AP25 included ..tried PEC and never got to the other two ..very nice


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Reply #31 on: March 17, 2014, 07:59:22 AM
Kind of confused at what you are trying to do with lacquer on transformer. Do you just want to refinish it with a clear lacquer of use a colour? Plenty of engine paints and enamels that will handle the heat without any problems. Hammerite range should all be ok and should be easy to find they also do a radiator paint range and a high heat one for wood burning stoves in a aerosol that's good for 600 degrees Celsius.

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Reply #32 on: March 17, 2014, 08:13:15 AM
Quote from: JamieMcC on March 17, 2014, 07:59:22 AM
Kind of confused at what you are trying to do with lacquer on transformer. Do you just want to refinish it with a clear lacquer of use a colour? Plenty of engine paints and enamels that will handle the heat without any problems. Hammerite range should all be ok and should be easy to find they also do a radiator paint range and a high heat one for wood burning stoves in a aerosol that's good for 600 degrees Celsius.
I was trying to re-apply same lacquer that was mixed with black stain ( I think Doc B. or someone else mention this in one of the threads ,can't find it now) but since you mention paint I might go with that ..any links ? 


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Reply #33 on: March 17, 2014, 08:20:55 AM
Ebay is easy enough to search for radiator of engine paints. If you only wanted a small amount what about checking the specs on those small pots the model makers use.

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Reply #34 on: March 17, 2014, 08:33:15 AM
The stock bell end is just covered with a kind of sticky protective coating to slow down rusting. What we do is clean it well with acetone and then spray it with an acrylic satin clear coat. If you want to add color you can blue the steel with Birchwood Casey Super Blue before you apply the clear coat.

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Reply #35 on: March 17, 2014, 08:38:45 AM
As far as painting the bell end... Can I also paint the underside of the bell to prevent from rust or it's not recommended due to proper grounding?


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Reply #36 on: March 17, 2014, 08:54:14 AM
Quote from: Kris on March 17, 2014, 08:38:45 AM
As far as painting the bell end... Can I also paint the underside of the bell to prevent from rust or it's not recommended due to proper grounding?

Yes!  As long as you use the star washers, the ground will be good. I use Rustoleum Appliance Epoxy paint.  Made for direct to metal application, no primer.  If you apply paint heavily, I would scratch though at the hole to ensure a good ground.

It is probably just me, but I hate to see unfinished bell caps!!!  >:(

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Reply #37 on: March 17, 2014, 09:00:05 AM
Thanks Geary


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Reply #38 on: March 17, 2014, 09:20:58 AM
Quote from: galyons on March 17, 2014, 08:54:14 AM

Yes!  As long as you use the star washers, the ground will be good. I use Rustoleum Appliance Epoxy paint.  Made for direct to metal application, no primer.  If you apply paint heavily, I would scratch though at the hole to ensure a good ground.

It is probably just me, but I hate to see unfinished bell caps!!!  >:(

Cheers,
Geary

Geary your not alone. Also what's with the extra set of middle holes on the bell cap? Though I do really like the blueing having the extra holes Kind of looks wrong to me and was a good enough reason for me to covered my bell housing so they didn't show.   


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Reply #39 on: March 17, 2014, 09:42:26 AM
I used Rustoleum Clear Gloss on my bell and chokes with great success, was easy to apply and left a nice flat shiny finish. Also has has no issues with the temperatures.

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Reply #40 on: March 17, 2014, 01:19:38 PM
some very helpful posts ,Thanks everyone  ;)


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