presto pot

[jeffhill]

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

[ghostbaits]

Jeff:

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

Hope yours works out!!!

Jim

[kipbass]

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?

[jeffhill]

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.

[ghostbaits]

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

[kipbass]

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.