pigdestroyer Posted November 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Can you add a switch, like a light dimmer, and make the motor variable? That way you can run it at a lower RPM if it is not necessary to keep it at full power. -Jeremy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroggi1 Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 NO. The type of motors we are using have instructions not to use any type of motor speed control device. They are not a typical motor with brushes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zbass Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 The motor that came with a pot I bought has a speed control on it. I am not sure of the mfg, but I will look when I get home. I don,t have any spec sheets for it but the name plate should have some info on it. I am in the process of making a stirrer with high temp silicon paddles. Tonite I will be finishing the shaft and motor stand and will take some pics when it gets done. Zbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zbass Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 That motor is a Bodine Electric gearmotor. 1/29th HP. Did not have any rpm info. The speed control has no info on it. It is just a rotary dial similar to a ceiling fan controller. Zbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigdestroyer Posted November 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 Are you guys securing the pot to you stand some how? I am days away from building mine (out of wood). I just want to take all of the precautions to avoid a lap full of plastic. -Jeremy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bear21211 Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 I did secure mine with 1 1/4" deck screws. I just drilled a hole in the feet of the pot through my stand top and used deck screw from underneath to secure the pot. The only thing is the feel are a brittle plastic so I would not over tighten them. Works for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroggi1 Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 2 holes in the stand right under the handles, cooper wire works pretty good a threaded rod with nuts would be better but the side with the heating element will have to be angled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bear21211 Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 Here is a picture that shows how I screwed the pot down to my Stand. I am not a photographer but maybe you can get the picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSC Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 "I just dont want that motor to ever go out. That is the key I tell ya! I usually dont leave it on 100% of the time when pouring. Every other mold or so turn it on for a mold or so.... Just enough to keep things stirred" ------------------------------------------- Got to thinking about the cutting the motor off and restarting. Just a few random thoughts and I stand to be corrected if wrong. I believe that stopping and restarting the motor will actually cut the life of the motor. For one thing the stirring paddle is loaded which makes for a harder start. While sitting idle the heat is rising from the plastic and not being blown back down by the fan and the motor maybe getting hotter sitting idle this way. Maybe some one else has some other thoughts on this. JSC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroggi1 Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 (edited) 35 + Grainger 1LNGL motors in use since January 2008, Zero failures so far. I put an on off switch in all the pots but hear most people including I just leave it on till we're down to the last bit of pourable plastic " enought for about 4 -5" sticks" I turn it off so the plastic drains toward the drain valve. I recommend a slight angle to the entire stand or motor not much, maybe 1/4" on a foot. For an $80.00 motor with a 1 year warranty we cant go wrong. Edited November 13, 2008 by mbroggi1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zbass Posted November 15, 2008 Report Share Posted November 15, 2008 (edited) Just finished the stirrer and the stand. Here is a couple pics. Zbass Can't seem to get the pics to upload! Got 'em Edited November 15, 2008 by Zbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhorlings Posted November 15, 2008 Report Share Posted November 15, 2008 That is sweet! Let us know how it works out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kajan Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 Looks Nice ZBass, Hard to tell in the pic, did you angle the blade open little bit?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zbass Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 (edited) Yes, the blades are angled slightly. I think that I may want a little more though. I also have a second set of paddles that have some holes in them. They are interchangable. The height of the paddles and the pot itself are also adjustable. I did that for cleaning and larger molds. Zbass P.S. Kajan, it still pales in comparison to your cadillac of a set up. I am still waiting for mine to arrive. Edited November 16, 2008 by Zbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryBear Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 I just received my first Presto Pot from Mike Broggi. This is the best well designed and engineered Pot I have seen. It works fantastic. The stirrer is incredible and fit perfect to the pot. All Mikes time testing has really paid off. Thanks Mike. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChadK Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 I just received my first Presto Pot from Mike Broggi. This is the best well designed and engineered Pot I have seen. It works fantastic. The stirrer is incredible and fit perfect to the pot. All Mikes time testing has really paid off. Thanks Mike. + 1 for Mike. He's put the time in and has cut through alot of the trial and error for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kajan Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 P.S. Kajan, it still pales in comparison to your cadillac of a set up. I am still waiting for mine to arrive. Thanks again Zbass, But I am puzzled, the one I sent still has'nt arrived yet????????/ Humm, you know, freight pass's in front of that other fellas house dat lives in La., I think his name is Bear, I bet he hi jacked it. Check with him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroggi1 Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 ZBass, Keep an eye out for a UPS man with a big grin, $100's falling from pocket. Selling plastic's. BY THE THOUSANDS............... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jimcline Posted December 17, 2008 Report Share Posted December 17, 2008 Hey guys, just curious if anyone has thought of using a trolling motor prop for a paddle in one of these pots. Also wondering if they would be "worm proof". I'm looking into trying to get a used laboratory stirrer with an a variable speed motor. Just a thought. JIM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
