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[mcandmar]

Should be fine, or is a 1/4w listed in the manual?

 

[xcoolhandx]

Should be fine, or is a 1/4w listed in the manual?

yes it's listed in manual

 

[mcandmar]

It will be fine, the Mil spec Dales are under rated so the 1/8w items are actually 1/4w, and 1/4w are actually 1/2w etc. See here http://www.vishay.com/docs/31027/cmfmil.pdf vs the non Mil range http://www.mouser.com/ds/2/427/cmfind-239942.pdf.

 

[Grainger49]

One tenth of a watt would be fine here.  The current is minimal.

 

[xcoolhandx]

anyone have Noble AP25 hooked up to Crack ?
this should be same wiring as blue velvet right  ?

 

[galyons]

This is how I did it:

 

[xcoolhandx]

Thank you

 

[xcoolhandx]

I like this PEC so much I might wait a bit before trying Noble ,also attached Dytons little different

 

[xcoolhandx]

I didn't want to open up another thread for this but I like to know what I can use to reapply lacquer on transformer ,I was reading somewhere that  that the transformer is coated  with some type of lacquer mixed with stain ..can someone please tell me what kind of lacquer/stain ?
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[corndog71]

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.

 

[xcoolhandx]

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

 

[JamieMcC]

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.

 

[xcoolhandx]

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 ? 

 

[JamieMcC]

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.

 

[Doc B]

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.

 

[Kris]

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?

 

[galyons]

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!!! 

Cheers,
Geary

 

[Kris]

Thanks Geary

 

[JamieMcC]

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. 

 

[mcandmar]

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.