CurtPalme.com Home Theater Forum

Sparky015 · Posted: Fri Mar 19, 2010 3:08 pm Post subject:

Hey guys, just curious. Because of the change in material, and the new bellow's ability to keep outside moisture out, I would think that the expansion inside the chamber is less than a stock bellow. If that is the case, would you recemmend putting in more glycol after the change, or still the same amount?

Nashou66 · Posted: Fri Mar 19, 2010 4:35 pm Post subject:

I have had no problems with the proper amount of Glycol. The Expansion some people see is not because of the glycol expanding with heat, it is because of the absorption of moisture. The Older bellows , like the sweating one pictured on the sales page, expand like that when cold too.

Athanasios

Sparky015 · Posted: Fri Mar 19, 2010 4:42 pm Post subject:

Ok, thanks. I would imagine this would keep the glycol from getting contaminated over time as well, as it would keep the bacteria and all of that out as well. Thanks!

cmjohnson · Joined: 03 Apr 2006 Posts: 1677

I just ordered a set for myself. Athan reports that his second order of them is in stock.

The list of things I'll be doing to my Marquee during this refurbishment period is considerable. Redoing the bellows (the tubes are still VERY minty!) due to leakage and some glycol contamination is a top priority. And there's so much more to do.

CJ

cmjohnson · Joined: 03 Apr 2006 Posts: 1677

I just got my set. I'm very familiar with the originals and have an unused example of them lying around for comparison.

The new ones actually seem to be even more precisely made than the originals. Good job!

CJ

Nashou66 · Posted: Thu May 27, 2010 3:25 am Post subject:

cmjohnson · Joined: 03 Apr 2006 Posts: 1677

I do have a question for you.

These obviously have a mold release chemical on them. What is the recommended cleaning agent for completely cleaning them prior to installation?

When I put mine on, I truly want to try to approach "clean room" conditions as much as I can. Which includes making the new bellow
as squeaky clean and free of any dust, dirt, or contaminants as possible, just like the LC chamber and CRT face and C element.

CJ

dturco · Posted: Thu May 27, 2010 11:56 am Post subject:

When I installed mine last year I rinsed them in the sink, then I used bottled spring water for a final rinse. I also did not use any silicone on the bellow or C-element,and have had zero problems.

mycatisretarded · Joined: 18 Jan 2008 Posts: 89

I'm about to order a set of three, is price and availabity still as as advertised? ("Special Christmas price?", he asked hopefully) Smile

Nashou66 · Posted: Tue Dec 28, 2010 5:17 pm Post subject:

Price and availability remain unchanged.

No specials , sorry.

Athanasios

draganm · Joined: 08 Mar 2006 Posts: 5080 Location: Colorado

**AnalogRocks** · Posted: Tue Jan 04, 2011 7:32 am Post subject:

Go with the non carbonated to avoid bubbles Laughing