[modeleng] Re: The ban on paint stripper and clack valves

I have always bought my stainless balls from Cole's out in TEXAS and never 
had one to show signs of rusting yet.  Howsomever, I have heard that some 
stainless material will rust if kept in contact with gravel and moisture so 
I suppose some balls will also rust.  Too small for our work are the little 
balls found in hand spray bottles.  Since the makers of the spray bottles do 
not know what chemical may be used in the sprayers, they generally use 
stainless balls as well as stainless springs over here in 'Murrica.  The 
little balls might work as clack valves in the smaller gauge locomotives 
using TEL's idea of a "volcano" seat. I am too lazy to try it since I would 
have to make a "D" drill and am allergic to work..

Jesse in the former British colony of 'Murrica.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Clif Walker" <clif.gwr@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <modeleng@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, March 17, 2009 12:44 PM
Subject: [modeleng] Re: The ban on paint stripper and clack valves


> Hi All,
>
> If you study some very good e-bay sites in America they actually give the
> different grades of Stainless Steel balls and their rcommended use.
> Some stainless steels rust and some dont.
>
> Clif
>
>> ..and I'm lazy, and I've seen some very rusty stainless steel balls in
>> clacks that have been overwintered!
>>
>>
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