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is the XC4 an option for us?
XC4 has a higher continuous temperature rating and is also in stock..
XC: 1200°C (2200°F)
XC4: 1375°C (2500°F)
and has a higher short term temperature rating
XC: 1425°C (2600°F)
XC4: 1550°C (2800°F)
XC4 has a higher continuous temperature rating and is also in stock..
XC: 1200°C (2200°F)
XC4: 1375°C (2500°F)
and has a higher short term temperature rating
XC: 1425°C (2600°F)
XC4: 1550°C (2800°F)
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That technical notebook was an excellent find.
Jonah, does yours have a coating on the outside i.e. "sizing"? It is unclear as to whether the xc 116 is coated or not. I suspect that it is not, but that is purely an assumption on my part based on reading that notebook. If it is sized, there is a heat cleaning method to remove the sizing.
I'm crossing my fingers that it doesn't have sizing on it. I actually have a small knife makers kiln, and can fire the wick to heat clean it, if need be. I realize others here most likely don't have that as an option.
Jonah, does yours have a coating on the outside i.e. "sizing"? It is unclear as to whether the xc 116 is coated or not. I suspect that it is not, but that is purely an assumption on my part based on reading that notebook. If it is sized, there is a heat cleaning method to remove the sizing.
I'm crossing my fingers that it doesn't have sizing on it. I actually have a small knife makers kiln, and can fire the wick to heat clean it, if need be. I realize others here most likely don't have that as an option.
There is no coating on mine so I don't think that will be a problem.
Rick, as you have read parts of the notebook. It states this about heat treating to clean off the sizing "sizing decomposes to a conductive carbon layer and may cause electrical shorts"
So, as long as the one Jonah is using is "Sizing" free then there should not be any problems. I needed to put this ere also for any other members who are thinking about ordering this to make sure they get the right one.
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So, as long as the one Jonah is using is "Sizing" free then there should not be any problems. I needed to put this ere also for any other members who are thinking about ordering this to make sure they get the right one.
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Zor my assumption in my first post was that they don't put sizing on anything that may be used to heat shield electrical wiring. Because of that reason. (which would be any hollow braided tube) They don't come out and say it directly though.
It also talks about a heat treating process, which changes the characteristics of the ceramic. I might have to give that a test. I'm really wishing I had a kiln controller, 4 hours is a long time to have to watch the thermocouple and tinker with the knob.
From Jonah's reports, it sounds like it is perfect as is. "If it ain't broke don't fix it!"
It also talks about a heat treating process, which changes the characteristics of the ceramic. I might have to give that a test. I'm really wishing I had a kiln controller, 4 hours is a long time to have to watch the thermocouple and tinker with the knob.
From Jonah's reports, it sounds like it is perfect as is. "If it ain't broke don't fix it!"
That would be my assumption as well that no sizing is used, however, they do not come right out and say it. I hope they do't as I wan to get some of this as well.
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What also compounds the problem is that they color code the sizing, and clear is the color for 312 products. It has a chemical analysis for what the sizing (there are two types of sizing listed one for 312 and one for 440) decomposition is, which is largely Carbon Monoxide. Which says to me that it is an incomplete combustion of the sizing. This stuff regardless has to get exceptionally hot for that decomposition to occur. What are the the temps are Kanthal coils reaching (In upper limits) does anyone know?
I think it is important for us to get as many eyes on this document as we can. There are MSDS sheet links attached in that article, I haven't looked at those yet.
For you Europeans, I haven't had time, if you click on the original link and then click on the button that says Specs below the picture, there is a page that has listings for the Omega company in Germany, France, UK etc. I haven't had a chance to dig through those to see what products they offer. If you can find it post a link, if it is their silica based (XS) product. I will try and take some time to read up on it.
I think it is important for us to get as many eyes on this document as we can. There are MSDS sheet links attached in that article, I haven't looked at those yet.
For you Europeans, I haven't had time, if you click on the original link and then click on the button that says Specs below the picture, there is a page that has listings for the Omega company in Germany, France, UK etc. I haven't had a chance to dig through those to see what products they offer. If you can find it post a link, if it is their silica based (XS) product. I will try and take some time to read up on it.
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Imeo what length of the wire and wick will we be able to buy from Bruce? Is it going to be the same that came with the iAtty or will we be able to buy it by the foot for however much we want?
I am sending to Bruce 260m of no resistance wire, 500m of resistance wire and 600m of wick tpa
S1RFW1 Braided fiberglass wick approximately 1/16 inch diameter. SKU: 1376-100 Round Fiberglass Wick. Spool size 100 yards. - WickStore.com this one works great it is the one that comes with the Iatty. If they won't ship to you let me know and I will send you some.
Uh, yeah... I don't want one of those
Edited to add, I looked up the penalties, and I'm sorry Imeo, but I'm not going to be able to send you any
I'm sorry buddy, it isn't worth the risk. I did find out that you can apply to the State department for a license to purchase it. I'm sure it only takes 2 years or more for them to approve something like that. Politicians and politics really stink the world around.
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