Vapalux pressure tit height?problem

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  1. monikieman

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    Hi folks.

    Got 2 Vapalux 300's delivered today.

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    Was wondering about the hieght of the pressure tits. One is very low and one is high. The higher of the two is blobbed with solder.

    So, is there a difference re the height and what do I do with the solder. Can I remove it/file it down.

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    Many thanks

    Brian
     
  2. Matthew92

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    The solder is probably blocking a leaky tit. [-X If the lamp is going to be used then I would leave it or file it down but be warned that if you do file it down then the leak may reappear and will need fixing again.
     
  3. monikieman

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    Thanks Matthew.

    Areadite or the 2 part metal stuff I have in the garage that I can't remember the name of! :rage:
     
  4. Matthew92

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    Araldite does work fairly well, I used it one a KL80 .Make sure it has a few days to cure as I was impatient and it started to blow back out when I lit it but it still works now and set solid in the end.
     
  5. monikieman

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    Cheers Matthew. I'll file it down and use the 2 pack metal one I have.

    Many thanks.
     

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