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itc/fuming and rita update

updated sun 25 sep 05

 

Gary Harvey on sat 24 sep 05


Mel, I vaguely remember you suggesting to use ITC 100 and some fiber to do
patching on a kiln. Could you refresh my memory?
GH Palestine TX

Rita is to the east of us. We lost power this morning about 11:00 am but
its back on. Power line down the block fell over the road. Mostly rain and
wind.
----- Original Message -----
From: "mel jacobson"
To:
Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2005 10:21 AM
Subject: itc/fuming


> remember, disclaimer.
> itc is not a do all, wonder drug.
> but, it does protect electric kilns from
> deterioration. it works for that.
>
> yes, it does not mean that it is a `silver bullet`...but
> it sure is worth the money when you are using your
> valued kiln for strange or unusual process.
>
> i am going to dip the ends of my thermal liners
> about four inches in itc 100...and then drop them down the stack.
> want them to splotch together with itc.
> sealed. i will then take the spray gun and spray down the stack
> with a mist of itc.
>
> this is just double insurance.
>
> from mel/minnetonka.mn.usa
> website: http://www.pclink.com/melpots
> http://home.comcast.net/~figglywig/clayart.htm
> for gail's year book.
>
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