03/01/2007: "Burned Out!!!"

After heavy use my vulcanizer heating element melted itself to the heat sink.

We've been working hard trying to complete a major re-tool for Barzso Playsets. This vulcanizer had been working almost constantly for the last 3 weeks. I guess the strain just proved too much. We've also blown an air compressor motor and had to replace a timer on one of the spin casters. Much of this week has been spent just efffecting repairs. I believe I've almost got everything back in working order. Whew!!!

Replies: 4 Comments

on Thursday, March 1st, Roe said

Uh, that's bad right? Give the machines a break Jeff. You know they can't keep up with you.

on Thursday, March 1st, Ironrook said

Ya it's bad. I almost fried the replacement too. The machine is wired for 240 but I didn't realize that it splits each plate to 120. So, when I wired the new one for 240 I created a bit of smoke and heat . I think I got it all wired right now. I have to put it all back together in the morning.

on Friday, March 2nd, Roe said

The mad mechanic Ironrook is at it again.

on Monday, March 5th, TVAG said

Dear Jeff,

Well, now I've seen it!

Hiroshima On A Work Bench.

Ain't self-employment fun?!

Better luck, Guys, and just try keeping a low profile--the Evil Spirits have got you zeroed in!

Patrick Wilson
TVAG