Pressure pot question

[JMC]

Hi,

I am trying to figure out how to use my new pressure pot. Is it possible to fill it up with air then turn off the compressor or does it need to stay on? I tried this and used plumbers tape on all the connections but it still seems to lose pressure.

Any help would be appreciated.

[David Lee]

Hi,

I am trying to figure out how to use my new pressure pot. Is it possible to fill it up with air then turn off the compressor or does it need to stay on? I tried this and used plumbers tape on all the connections but it still seems to lose pressure.

Any help would be appreciated.

JMC,
You really only need pressure until the resin "gels", see what the specs say... on fast set it's done in less than 5 minutes or so...

fore leakage: I use and old Devilbiss tank and I took some liquid gasket and made my own seal, it holds way better now.... might help seal er up.

-Dave

[JMC]

JMC,
You really only need pressure until the resin "gels", see what the specs say... on fast set it's done in less than 5 minutes or so...

fore leakage: I use and old Devilbiss tank and I took some liquid gasket and made my own seal, it holds way better now.... might help seal er up.

-Dave

I'll try that out. will the pressure pot still work on fast set resins?

[boss]

On the cheap stuff that sets really fast (like 60-90 seconds) you probably won't have time to pour the cast, seal the pot and apply pressure. If you have material that starts to set up after a few minutes you should be okay (but you still have to work fast).

[JMC]

On the cheap stuff that sets really fast (like 60-90 seconds) you probably won't have time to pour the cast, seal the pot and apply pressure. If you have material that starts to set up after a few minutes you should be okay (but you still have to work fast).

Thanks, I now am trying to find the leak in this pot. I am having a witch of a time even with the soapy water technique.. The pot loses pressure pretty quick and i can't seem to find the leak yet.

[Jerry68]

Just a thought, I have used shaving cream when i have had to find air leaks on projects. It may help. Thin layers seem to show the air leaks. soapy water tends to pop and run.

[bjack99]

It maybe that the top is not tight enough. i use a wrench on the claps for leverage to tighten them down.

[JMC]

It maybe that the top is not tight enough. i use a wrench on the claps for leverage to tighten them down.

So I should go tighter than hand tight..hmmm

[JMC]

Just a thought, I have used shaving cream when i have had to find air leaks on projects. It may help. Thin layers seem to show the air leaks. soapy water tends to pop and run.

Great idea, I'll give that a try...

[TrueDave]

Good luck with that. I hope you figure it all out great and become a pro . . . . then show me how!!!

[JMC]

Good luck with that. I hope you figure it all out great and become a pro . . . . then show me how!!!

Might want to invest in an old age home at the rate I am going!