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Old 07-29-2013, 01:55 AM   #1
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Blaster Abrasive Breakdown and Vacuum failure

Here’s a tip from the website of a company called Skat Blast, a media supplier...and a good tip it is!

“Regardless of which abrasive you use, change abrasive on a regular basis,
as visibility problems inside a closed cabinet will increase as the abrasive breaks down in
consistency. Once the abrasive breaks down to a consistency of a fine powder, the fine
particles will pass through most vacuum bags or cartridges, resulting in failure of the vacuum or
dust collector motor, and often blowing dust into your shop. It is not economical to
blast with worn out abrasive and doing so is one of the chief causes of vacuum motor failure.
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Old 07-29-2013, 10:36 AM   #2
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Re: Blaster Abrasive Breakdown and Vacuum failure

i've stoped using a hipriced vaccume system on my cabinet// i go to yard sales and buy $10 shop vacs use em till they fail then i just plug in the next one// i will usually have at least two in storage for backup

i blast alot of aluminium valve covers and manifolds so that worn down media actually gives a rereal good resale surface
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