Judy Heyward on tue 27 jan 98
I have a friend who has a Venco Pugmill that is about ten years old (maybe
older). The pugmill has stopped working and it appears that the rings need
to be replaced in the vacuum pump. There is no one locally that she can
find that works on them and the other choice is to buy a new pump from
Grainger that will cost big bucks. If anyone has a suggestion for her, she
would appreciate the imput. Thanks.
Her address is: itsme@saluda.tds.net
Talbott on thu 29 jan 98
Call Howard Axner and get his advice since he is a Venco dealer. I would
bet that he could provide some insight as to getting new rings.
Option B: A good small engine mechanic or tool repairman could possibly
trouble shoot the problem and refer you to a good machine shop to have some
rings made up..
Good Luck and please let us know the results... Marshall
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>I have a friend who has a Venco Pugmill that is about ten years old (maybe
>older). The pugmill has stopped working and it appears that the rings need
>to be replaced in the vacuum pump. There is no one locally that she can
>find that works on them and the other choice is to buy a new pump from
>Grainger that will cost big bucks. If anyone has a suggestion for her, she
>would appreciate the imput. Thanks.
>
>Her address is: itsme@saluda.tds.net
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Claybake on tue 31 mar 98
If anyone has used the 4.9" de-airing venco pugmill (laguna catalogue # NL370)
I'd appreciate any comments on how well it works, any problems, good aspects,
anything. please respond to me privately.
Thanks, Michael
claybake@aol.com
Martin Howard on tue 6 aug 02
To take out the screen, unbolt and lever off both top and bottom parts. The
screen is attached around the main shaft by an H shaped plate. Pull this off
with a pair of pliers and the screen then comes free.
Other Vencos have a system whereby you can slide the screen out without
unbolting.
Martin Howard
Webbs Cottage Pottery
Woolpits Road, Great Saling
BRAINTREE, Essex CM7 5DZ
01371 850 423
martin@webbscottage.co.uk
http://www.webbscottage.co.uk
Updated 6th July 2002
Martin Howard on tue 6 aug 02
The Venco does need regular cleaning, particularly taking the barrel apart
and thoroughly cleaning the sieve. Old dry clay can get lodged behind the
sieve which slows the machine down considerably.
So one important point is not to put in crumbs or pieces of dry clay. Slake
it first and the dry it to no more than leather stage, to balance clay which
has rather more water in it.
Martin Howard
Webbs Cottage Pottery
Woolpits Road, Great Saling
BRAINTREE, Essex CM7 5DZ
01371 850 423
martin@webbscottage.co.uk
http://www.webbscottage.co.uk
Updated 6th July 2002
Jones Pottery on tue 6 aug 02
Hello again,
Thank you each for responding to my troubles with my Venco. We got this
pugmill 1 year ago and it had been totally cleaned before being sold. It was
used at a private school ceramics department. I know it was wired correctly
there as well as here in my studio (by an electrician). I used a 4" Venco
for 8 or so years during my apprenticeship and was taught how to properly
use and care for the machine for optimal performance. I have an ironclan
system for recycling and only put in clay that is consistant with what one
would get from a supplier as well as fresh clay directly from a supplier
(Highwater). It has perfect oil levels in the vaccuum and I keep it greased
just right. There are no smells, wierd noises, vibrations, or sparks coming
from anywhere. The voltage is correct and the power supply is strong.
Essentially I have eliminated all variables by reading the book, asking
questions and being trained on its use and care for years before owning one
of my own. I will try and remove the screen. That is one thing I have not
tried and a good suggestion. The pottery I used to work at which had a Venco
did not use the screens. I am now wondering if that is what accounted for
increased speed. However, I pugged for almost 2 hours yesterday and was only
able to eek out about 250 pounds. I think it is rated at 600 pounds per
hour. I may be wrong there, but still 250# seems awfully slow. It has been
this slow since the day we got it.
Sooo......... beyond checking the screens, the only thing I can think of is
that the flights are bent and not pushing the clay well.
Thank you again and please let me know if there is any more suggestions from
the group.
Chris Jones...................pugging my life away (but saving my wrists)
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