GURUSHAKTI on sun 19 apr 98
I decided to patch my kiln today wit ITC 200 and then spray with ITC 100 and I
can't get the 100 to go through Critter or my other two cheapie sprayers.
Can someone recommend a cheap sprayer than will handle this gritty, thickish
material. I watered it down as recommended but it's still too thick to go
through my sprayers. :-(
Some mice got in my kiln and ate not only chunks of fiber but also chewed up a
bunch of insulating firebricks.
Another question about spraying. I vacuumed the kiln well but I still have a
lot of larger (approx 1")fiber pieces half hanging and I was wondering if the
spray would hold those if I spray and press on those pieces. To take them off
would be a major job and I'm afraid I'd lose too much insulation. What a mess!
If anyone sees a bunch fat mice with stomach aches but great ability to deal
with heat, let me know. :-)
Thanks for any help!
Warmest regards,
June
Nils Lou on mon 20 apr 98
First, it is better to apply itc 100 first to the area needing a patch.
Fire it and then apply the patching itc200. As for spraying, get a siphon
sandblaster gun from any auto store for about $20. It will handle the
itc100 mix perfectly. You may find that you will like using it for glazes
too, as it has a certain spatter effect. Nils
On Sun, 19 Apr 1998, GURUSHAKTI wrote:
> ----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> I decided to patch my kiln today wit ITC 200 and then spray with ITC 100 and I
> can't get the 100 to go through Critter or my other two cheapie sprayers.
> Can someone recommend a cheap sprayer than will handle this gritty, thickish
> material. I watered it down as recommended but it's still too thick to go
> through my sprayers. :-(
> Some mice got in my kiln and ate not only chunks of fiber but also chewed up a
> bunch of insulating firebricks.
> Another question about spraying. I vacuumed the kiln well but I still have a
> lot of larger (approx 1")fiber pieces half hanging and I was wondering if the
> spray would hold those if I spray and press on those pieces. To take them off
> would be a major job and I'm afraid I'd lose too much insulation. What a mess!
> If anyone sees a bunch fat mice with stomach aches but great ability to deal
> with heat, let me know. :-)
>
> Thanks for any help!
> Warmest regards,
> June
>
Linda Blossom on mon 20 apr 98
June,
You really need a sandblasting hose and tip attached to a compressor to =
spray
ITC. It doesn't work well to use the critter. The larger the compressor, =
the
better so you don't have to spend a lot of time waiting for air pressure. =
Axner
and ITC sell the sandblasting equipment. It is quite easy and inexpensive.
Just a hose that you put into the itc that is attached to the gun and then =
an
air hose from the compressor to the gun.
Linda Blossom
2366 Slaterville Rd.
Ithaca, NY 14850
6075397912
www.artscape.com
blossom=40lightlink.com
Arturo M DeVitalis on mon 20 apr 98
You can order the MIT Sandblaster/Spraygun from Int. Tech.
Ceramics...Telephone 904-285-0200..cost $15 plus shipping
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Roger Korn on tue 21 apr 98
Alice Delcic at ITC will send you a sandblast sprayer for $15 (US). I
thought it would turn out to be a piece of junk, but it's really good
for spraying on the ITC100. A phone call to (904) 285-0200 will reach
Alice during east coast working hours.
My method for re-attaching loose fiber:
1.Using a regular paint sprayer, wet everything down (not running off -
just good and wet)
2. Spot both surfaces with ITC100. I use a painters pallette knife for a
spatula.
3. Press loose fiber back into place.
4. Fire empty kiln slowly to ^06 or so.
5. Allow kiln to cool.
6. Repeat step 1
7. Apply ITC100 to entire interior with sandblast sprayer in a fairly
thin coat.
8. Repeat steps 4 and 5.
Works for me. Do call Alice. She gives very good, friendly advice and
she really knows her product.
Roger, who is majorly sceptical about pricey ju-ju-goo, but loves ITC100
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