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  1. Thread: OxyFrog VS Hvo

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    Re: OxyFrog VS Hvo

    I Had issues using adjustable check valve as well.
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    Re: Hose ID 3/8 vs 1/4 with big torches

    Its been awhile for me to be on here, my setup.... 1/4 supply line ran 50 ft at 120 psi to a 10 gallon holding tank, from tank 1in line to each station with regulators at each torch, running 6 large...
  3. Re: EU glass calling people trolls for leaving bad reviews!!

    i have always had a positive experience with eu glass. i like when i call they use the caller id, i tell them what i want and they ship, i do get same service from ust though. as for the us33 i like...
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    Re: concentrator woes

    if your o2 is delivered in pulses the solenoid valves most likely need to be replaced. if you follow the lines from the compressor they will lead to the filter, one line will go to the valves and the...
  5. Thread: Annealing oven

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    Re: Annealing oven

    from a newb stand point, good luck. but a simple clear peice properly flame anealed than placed in vermiculate or fiber blanket, can be done.
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    For Sale: Re: Litton q5 lathe burner

    $100
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    Re: New FDA regulations on tobacco products

    and 90% of the prescription drugs
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    Re: Oxygen conc beeping

    I believe all 3 machines use the same style Thomas compressor. These should be the right ones. Usually there is no need to change the piston sleeve, it can be just flipped over if it shows signs of...
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    Re: Oxygen conc beeping

    Joe, which brand of concentrator do you have?
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    Re: Oxygen conc beeping

    I have never tried personally but have heard of others trying it. There results were mixed some say it helped others had issues after reassembly. If anything I would try putting pure o2 from a tank...
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    Re: Oxygen conc beeping

    The compressors performance is slightly more important than the condition of the seive beds. Pressure is important to the pressure swing absorption cycle. If the compressor is not reaching the...
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    Re: Oxygen conc beeping

    Saltcity glass sells zeolite, and some medical suppliers, that do bed repours, will sell loose zeolite. It's about 5lbs per machine. Industrail suppliers do Cary it but the grain size is usually to...
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    Re: Oxygen conc beeping

    It would not hurt I do notice my purity drops slightly in summer. All the speakers have been removed in my machines so no alarm, which is fine with me. Do you notice a difference in the flame, if not...
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    Re: Oxygen conc beeping

    My guess is the compressor needs a rebuild, or something has a leak which was stated above. Which brand concentrator? With the single piston compressor respironcics machines their is an internal...
  15. Thread: Dem JESUS! Seals

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    Re: Dem JESUS! Seals

    https://www.instagram.com/p/7_MoN3ODrU/

    this piece used 6 Dieter (jesus) seals to make. the most important thing i find is that the 2 bubbles you blow to connect need to be about the same wall...
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    Re: problems blowing coiled pink slime into bubble

    Not sure if it was said but avoid twisting the rod as u coil it. I haven't done any with pink, but when I'd did I a custom for someone out of slyme rod I noticed if I twisted the roD as I coiled the...
  17. Thread: Homefill II help

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    Re: Homefill II help

    To much tension on the belt and the motor will not turn. There 2 philips head screws on either side of the motor that adjust the tension. When you moved the large pulley did it feel like something...
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    Re: How to make long, curved tapers

    A removable bridge would help you to get the glass to flow evenly even after a terrible bend.
  19. Want To Buy: Re: OxyCon for Beth Bravo... Or if you've got spare stuff, list it here and I'll see!

    ^waste of money
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    Announcement: Re: Get your Milestone badge!

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    Re: Glass Alchemy Sale

    I use northstar odds in vac daily. I have found the Distro makes a huge difference in the quality of firsts, and have received 2nds sold as firsts. I don't complain anymore, I just move my business...
  22. Thread: Carbon Paper?

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    Re: Carbon Paper?

    I had tried a special toner made for check printing with high iron oxide content, did not work. Stick with hp toners only, when I switched back it worked.
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    Re: Another homefill problem with video

    Yes just overide everything and directly wire motor and cooling fan.
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    For Sale: Re: EU-Glass U.S. Tubing and Rods!

    Got some us-33 in yesterday, I like it. Optically looks cleaner and straighter than sba. I don't like how its packaged though, the case 26mm tube came shrink wrapped and required me to open the whole...
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    Poll: Announcement: Re: New milestone badges and what they mean!

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