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Offline vmmartin

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Refurbishing older extractor
« on: October 05, 2010, 11:13:56 pm »
I am looking into buying a USED extractor. (72 Frame) Kelley I think. The basket has quite a bit of rust on it. I am thinking about sandblasting it and coating it. Any suggestions?
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Re: Refurbishing older extractor
« Reply #1 on: October 05, 2010, 11:34:47 pm »
A 72 frame rehab is a pretty big job to tackle, I'd suggest looking for a used commercial appliance dealer in your area (if you put your location in your profile it might help). They refurbish all types of equipment and would at least have some good suggestions for you.

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Re: Refurbishing older extractor
« Reply #2 on: October 06, 2010, 12:00:01 am »
Thanks. Location Updated. I was thinking about maybe a food grade epoxy paint or maybe even ceramic coating. The unit is is pretty good shape with the exception of the basket. I noticed that the basket did not have any notches to hold frames in place like others I have seen. Is this still a good design, or are there any inherent issues with this type of basket?
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Re: Refurbishing older extractor
« Reply #3 on: October 06, 2010, 12:05:38 am »
There's a company here that sells a food grade coating that is actually glass fragments in suspension with some sort of polymer. It's touted as a cure-all for all sorts of stuff.  I'll try to find out more about it and get back to you.

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Re: Refurbishing older extractor
« Reply #4 on: October 06, 2010, 08:45:16 am »
clean, wash with acetic acid and paint with Cam Coat
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Re: Refurbishing older extractor
« Reply #5 on: October 06, 2010, 08:45:34 am »
You can use this

http://www.betterbee.com/products.asp?dept=1278

just about all of the  bee supply houses have it hope this help you.



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Re: Refurbishing older extractor
« Reply #6 on: October 06, 2010, 09:31:37 am »
removing rust by electrolysis

http://antique-engines.com/electrol.asp
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Re: Refurbishing older extractor
« Reply #7 on: October 06, 2010, 10:39:23 pm »
Thanks to all for the help.
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Re: Refurbishing older extractor
« Reply #8 on: October 07, 2010, 09:01:09 am »
if the extractor 'can' was stainless???? I would think about contacting Kelleys and see if they would make you a stainless reel.  they also sell cam coat.
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Re: Refurbishing older extractor
« Reply #9 on: October 07, 2010, 11:05:15 am »
Thanks Tecumseh. I have a call into them and waiting for them to get back to me. Yes the can is stainless. I am also concerned about the smooth reel that is in it already. I know that the newer style has the knuckles that hold the frames in place.
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