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That is a neon sign transformer and the input power switch. Should be relatively easy to fid a decent replacement if you have the neon tube made the place that makes the replacement should also have the transformers.
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I'll try contact the signing co next week or so, I need a transformer and tube, and it seems the tube is shared with at least one other machine (which makes sense).
I hope to be able t get a non switching transformer or I will contact someone making my audio transformers (probably will end with a seriously over engineered transformer for neon but hey) as I hate the switching stuff in my home grid...
I hope to be able t get a non switching transformer or I will contact someone making my audio transformers (probably will end with a seriously over engineered transformer for neon but hey) as I hate the switching stuff in my home grid...
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The neon transformer is in no way a switching transformer. A simple oil burner ignition transformer will do it and is overkill.
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I know this one shown ain't one, but I'm pretty sure whatever is made new might be a switching supply. Had to look hard to find a mostly tube plasma tweeter kit to start off my experiments....overkill does not exist for me since my Le Monstre amp
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- cuppajoe (original poster)
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I'll reach out to some neon people to see what they suggest. One determining factor will be what the owners want to invest in the project and what I remember from researching neon for the '52 was it was rather spendy.
I'm happy with the warm florescent I put in it.
Thanks
David
Now trying to get the element nuts off. Got one off after about a half hour, using a Dremel cut-off wheel, copious amounts of Liquid Wrench, a hammer and punch, and vice grips. Picking up a torch tomorrow, so hopefully the rest will go quietly...
Can anyone recommend a reasonably price nut breaker of decent quality?
I'm happy with the warm florescent I put in it.
Thanks
David
Now trying to get the element nuts off. Got one off after about a half hour, using a Dremel cut-off wheel, copious amounts of Liquid Wrench, a hammer and punch, and vice grips. Picking up a torch tomorrow, so hopefully the rest will go quietly...
Can anyone recommend a reasonably price nut breaker of decent quality?
David - LMWDP 448
My coffee wasn't strong enough to defend itself - Tom Waits
My coffee wasn't strong enough to defend itself - Tom Waits
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I have found nut breakers to be less than useful as it is almost impossible to get them properly mounted on the nut. Cutting slits in the nut with a dremel and then heating the nut, applying Kroil, allowing nut to completely cool to ambient and then applying a 3/8 electric impact wrench carefully gets them off without any collateral damage.
- cuppajoe (original poster)
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Picked up a torch and the nuts came off without too much of a struggle.
The element was rather ugly, it passes continuity checks so hopefull a good cleaning is all that's necessary.
The boiler, however, is another story. Was also surprised to find it had water in it. Gonna need a looooong soak.
The element was rather ugly, it passes continuity checks so hopefull a good cleaning is all that's necessary.
The boiler, however, is another story. Was also surprised to find it had water in it. Gonna need a looooong soak.
David - LMWDP 448
My coffee wasn't strong enough to defend itself - Tom Waits
My coffee wasn't strong enough to defend itself - Tom Waits
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This might be among the worst boilers I've seen on this forum. That looks like to be multiple kg of STUFF.
-Ryan
Using a spice grinder violates the Geneva Convention
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Using a spice grinder violates the Geneva Convention
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There's pictures on here somewhere of boilers half-full of thick, chunky scale. Looking like Superman's ice cave/Fortress of Solitude.
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That is what happens when you use water with a high mineral content and never even attempt to keep it descaled.