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crystal formation in pugmill barrell

updated wed 30 apr 97

 

Marcia Smith or Anton TenWolde on mon 14 apr 97

Does anyone have any comments on whether the "marine grade" aluminum
barrels on the Bluebird pugmills continue to form crystals when used with
porcelain? I have a friend who was told that hers (purchased about 8 years
ago) should not do this, but it does. Mine, which is the old alloy type
does, of course.
By the way, I've found that emptying the barrels and putting it outside to
freeze is an excellent way to easily remove the crystals, they just fall
off. It is still irritating!

Thanks, Marcia