[Rockhounds] Re: DP Genie parts

[Steve & Marilyn]

I saw a guy on Bobs rock shop in the used equipment section stating he woul 
re furbish diamond wheels (soft) for 30 each haven't tried it though.  Steve
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> I've kept it oiled, but the machine did sit up unused for several months 
> during
> my busy season at my "real" job. Even tho I oiled everything thoroughly 
> when I
> started using it again, that's when I noticed a big change in spray 
> output, and
> the pump did not want to start pumping when the motor started up. It is 
> almost
> two years old now, and I figured those "moving parts" did need replacing. 
> I
> just wanted to know where the best place to get them was. There is a range 
> of
> prices at different sources online. The most expensive of which is Diamond
> Pacific itself. Of course. What's the life span on the polishing wheels? I 
> know that depends on amount of
> use, duh, but how do you know when they are really worn out, when the 
> rubber
> starts showing thru?? Mine look smooth, but still polish and the "color" 
> of the
> belt looks even. I've heard they can be "refurbished". Is that worth it 
> versus
> new? My tubing is still nice and supple BTW... Thanks guys for all the 
> answers. The "accumulative" knowledge of the list is
> priceless. Jeanette
>
>
>
> Quoting Tim Fisher <nospam at orerockon.com>:
>
>> Oiling only goes so far. If it's that far gone (water in the line),
>> then the rubber seals are shot. I oil mine regularly and have
>> replaced the seals, leathers and belt twice. Parts wear out,
>> especially rubber and leather parts operating at relatively high
>> speeds, under wet conditions, especially with heavy use. The DP
>> repair kit is worth every penny.
>
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