rrosenberry Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 (edited) I had a few questions for the people that have the mini shooting star setup I was wandering if any of you add salt in your plastic while using it if so do you have any issues with it "cleaning, scratching the pots or injector, or causing any other problems" thanks Edited September 22, 2017 by rrosenberry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cub48 Posted September 23, 2017 Report Share Posted September 23, 2017 I have a Mini but i don't use salt in it I don't think it would scratch with salt but it would need cleaned and lubed up to stop corrosion . After it cools I turn the machine on and at 180f i open my valves i will blow thru each port. To clear the plastic out. Cub48 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveMc1 Posted September 23, 2017 Report Share Posted September 23, 2017 No issues at all. No problems with corrosion either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painter1 Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 On 9/22/2017 at 7:56 PM, Cub48 said: I have a Mini but i don't use salt in it I don't think it would scratch with salt but it would need cleaned and lubed up to stop corrosion . After it cools I turn the machine on and at 180f i open my valves i will blow thru each port. To clear the plastic out. Cub48 If you would, please elaborate on how you blow out to clear the plastic. For instance what tool on the end of your air hose and from which direction do you blow out ? Do you follow up with any oil or alcohol? I have the same system and realize your idea would save time. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrosenberry Posted October 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 when I clean mine I just use my air nozzle it has a rubber end so it gets a better fit and I blow my holes from the outside in when that is done I heat it up and I just wipe out the canisters with my shop towel and then its done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cub48 Posted October 4, 2017 Report Share Posted October 4, 2017 As rrosenberry said u can use a blowgun with the rubber tip but mine don't have the rubber tip just a blow gun . I take two wooden 1/4" dowels and turn the valves open, I remove the plug in bottom and try to pull the runner out with the plug. i turn my unit on as it warms up around 150f to 200f then blow thru the front of the valves the plastic will come out inside the pots just reach in to the pots with some tongs to get the worm size plastic out. Blow thru both holes . Cub48 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
