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Title: presto pot
Post by: jeffhill on 08/30/11 10:32 UTC
Does anyone know about how many rpm's the stirrers on presto pots turn. I am wanting to build one and i have a garage sale low rpm motor/gearbox. I am hoping I can make it work.

Thanks
Title: Re: presto pot
Post by: ghostbaits on 08/30/11 14:35 UTC
Jeff:

Between 35 and 50 rpms is what I have read. Closer to 35 the better..

Hope yours works out!!!

Jim
Title: Re: presto pot
Post by: kipbass on 08/30/11 18:50 UTC
I glad someone posted a Presto question, I wanted to get one in too.  I was thinking about buying a small pot and dipping the injector in to draw out plastic. Once the plastic reaches 350 and I cut back on the dial,  temp is somewhere where it's not lumping up, will it burn without a stirrer? Or can I stir occasionally while having enough time to inject?
Title: Re: presto pot
Post by: jeffhill on 08/30/11 19:39 UTC
Thanks Jim, I think my motor is turning about 30 rpm's (haven't counted it yet). I will let you know how it works. It looks like I've got some welding to do. :)
Title: Re: presto pot
Post by: ghostbaits on 08/30/11 20:19 UTC
I glad someone posted a Presto question, I wanted to get one in too.  I was thinking about buying a small pot and dipping the injector in to draw out plastic. Once the plastic reaches 350 and I cut back on the dial,  temp is somewhere where it's not lumping up, will it burn without a stirrer? Or can I stir occasionally while having enough time to inject?

If you do your runs quick, you wont have an issue. If not, your flake will sink fast and you may get a little scortching.

If you use salt, a stirrer is a must in my book.

Jim

Title: Re: presto pot
Post by: kipbass on 08/31/11 05:59 UTC
If you do your runs quick, you wont have an issue. If not, your flake will sink fast and you may get a little scortching.

If you use salt, a stirrer is a must in my book.

Jim


hey thanks, Now I just need a few more molds to justify the pot.  ;D