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sumdude
10-16-2008, 01:01 PM
you think that $31 is a good price for some 20 gauge 316 cut 4X4inch.

HHOinKY
10-16-2008, 01:05 PM
How many plates?

sumdude
10-16-2008, 01:08 PM
its 14 plates

HHOinKY
10-16-2008, 01:13 PM
sounds decent. I bought 16 light switch covers for a little less...but not sure if they're the same size/grade.

I don't see why it's not a good deal.

hg2
10-16-2008, 03:44 PM
you think that $31 is a good price for some 20 gauge 316 cut 4X4inch.

That's a good price for 316L! Is 4"x4" the only size they have? Where did you find those?

H2OPWR
10-16-2008, 06:43 PM
you think that $31 is a good price for some 20 gauge 316 cut 4X4inch.

If I were you I would jump on that deal. I bought 4.5" X 5" 316l stainless plates and the best price I could get was $3.00 each plus any machine work.

sumdude
10-16-2008, 07:39 PM
Buddy of mines have a machine shop and he said thats the best deal he could give me.


That's a good price for 316L! Is 4"x4" the only size they have? Where did you find those?

sumdude
10-16-2008, 08:17 PM
What do you all think about this idea.

Any other ideas out there.

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b27/28q072s/plate.jpg

hydrotinkerer
10-16-2008, 08:34 PM
What do you all think about this idea.

Any other ideas out there.

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b27/28q072s/plate.jpg

That's how I did three of my dry cells. I drilled a hole in my end plates and ran a bolt hooked to the plate so I could hook my electical leads up.

sumdude
10-16-2008, 08:43 PM
Ok. How do i go about the gaskets. I got me some shower pan liner from Home Depot. How do you guys cut them? I have a box cutter but i dont want to mess it up. Any idea?

hydrotinkerer
10-16-2008, 08:49 PM
I used neoprene and I cut it with a box cutter and a small framing square.

sumdude
10-16-2008, 08:56 PM
Is that cheaper overall than using the shower pan liner. the piece i got was 5X6 foot i got for 27 bucks.

Painless
10-16-2008, 09:00 PM
Cutting the gaskets is time consuming and I personally can't stand the job :)

However, I found things went much easier if I make some templates and use those to cut around. One for the outer size of the gasket and one for the inner size.

Neoprene is more durable to temp than the showerpan liner, you need to stay under 140F with the PVC.

hydrotinkerer
10-16-2008, 09:00 PM
Shower pan liner is fine thats just what I used. My neoprene was 1/8"thk, a 36" x 36" piece cost me $26.

sumdude
10-16-2008, 09:05 PM
Ok thanks for the input. However, was the picture i included earlier the best way of making the electrical connections?

Painless
10-16-2008, 09:09 PM
Sounds good to me, I used the spade connectors, they are a pain in the rear and corrode / slip / come off all the time. Stick with the bolts and protect everything you can with heat shrink tubing.

sumdude
10-16-2008, 09:12 PM
Thanks painless. I was the one who commented on your video on youtube about the cell leaking. Im going to see what i can come up with.


Sounds good to me, I used the spade connectors, they are a pain in the rear and corrode / slip / come off all the time. Stick with the bolts and protect everything you can with heat shrink tubing.

hydrotinkerer
10-16-2008, 09:15 PM
Ok thanks for the input. However, was the picture i included earlier the best way of making the electrical connections?

Looked good to me. Just make sure your connections are tight.

Painless
10-16-2008, 09:20 PM
Thanks painless. I was the one who commented on your video on youtube about the cell leaking. Im going to see what i can come up with.

You'll get it right, just make sure you use enough bolts and tighten them each bit-by-bit in sequence. I connect up the hoses and put my finger over one's end and blow into the other to check for leaks as I tighten. Once I have it sealed, I tighten just a little more then check with just water.

sumdude
10-16-2008, 09:47 PM
Ok thanks for all the info. I'll pick my plates up tomorrow. thanks alot again.

Also about how big do i make the diagonal cut on the plates at the edges?

Painless
10-16-2008, 10:27 PM
Ok thanks for all the info. I'll pick my plates up tomorrow. thanks alot again.

Also about how big do i make the diagonal cut on the plates at the edges?

Big enough to avoid shorts with your power connectors.

hg2
10-19-2008, 08:40 PM
Ok thanks for the input. However, was the picture i included earlier the best way of making the electrical connections?

When I ordered my plates I had them cut a 1"x2" tab for my connections on 2 plates,I've seen where some people have a tab welded on also.Just make sure they're high enough above the end plates to make your el. connections.I just drilled a 1/4" hole and used ss bolts and washers.

sumdude
10-24-2008, 05:14 PM
question:

I have a drill press along with a vise that i use to drill my plates. however the problem that i have is that after the drill bit goes through the plate it kind of bends the plate a little. Is there anyway to avoid this.

HALS-GUNSMITHING
10-24-2008, 05:22 PM
question:

I have a drill press along with a vise that i use to drill my plates. however the problem that i have is that after the drill bit goes through the plate it kind of bends the plate a little. Is there anyway to avoid this.

Try to use a C-clamp or vise grip to hold them together

sumdude
10-24-2008, 05:34 PM
thanks but i already use a c clamp. what im saying is when the plate is drilled there is a bend in the plate.


Try to use a C-clamp or vise grip to hold them together

HALS-GUNSMITHING
10-24-2008, 06:18 PM
thanks but i already use a c clamp. what im saying is when the plate is drilled there is a bend in the plate.

I'm not quite sure what you mean. Where exactly is the bend?

H2OPWR
10-24-2008, 07:23 PM
question:

I have a drill press along with a vise that i use to drill my plates. however the problem that i have is that after the drill bit goes through the plate it kind of bends the plate a little. Is there anyway to avoid this.

Slow the drill speed down to 650 or 700 rpm. Use lots of thread cutting oil and do not apply much pressure on the bit. If you have a good Cobalt bit and do not let the stainless overheat you should not get any bending or warping.

cemkarakurt
10-24-2008, 11:41 PM
Slow the drill speed down to 650 or 700 rpm. Use lots of thread cutting oil and do not apply much pressure on the bit. If you have a good Cobalt bit and do not let the stainless overheat you should not get any bending or warping.

and if is bend get you self a hamer and but the plates in to srong surface give same nooks gently and dane. that what i dane and sanding.

Boltazar
10-25-2008, 12:07 AM
Try using smaller drill bits. Start with 1/8" and go larger by 1/16 to 1/8 at a time. Slow speeds and oil. Back up the plates with 1/4" steel.