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FAQ: High Performance Bellows for Marquees and clones
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PostLink    Posted: Fri Mar 19, 2010 3:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote


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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?

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PostLink    Posted: Fri Mar 19, 2010 4:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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.

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PostLink    Posted: Fri Mar 19, 2010 4:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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!
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PostLink    Posted: Sat May 22, 2010 1:09 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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.


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PostLink    Posted: Thu May 27, 2010 12:44 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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!


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PostLink    Posted: Thu May 27, 2010 3:25 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

cmjohnson wrote:
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


Thanks Chris but Dale is the one who reversed engineered it and the machinist who made the mould deserve the credit.
I asked Dale if there was anything he could improve on the design so we would not need to use RTV so the bellow might be able to be removed with out cutting it up. He said he'll test the compression of the existing ridges , he said he thinks he could improve on it and he did. No RTV is needed on either the face plate side or the C-element side. And the material has a vapor
transmission 7 times better than the original.

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PostLink    Posted: Thu May 27, 2010 3:52 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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.


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PostLink    Posted: Thu May 27, 2010 11:56 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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.
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PostLink    Posted: Tue Dec 28, 2010 5:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'm about to order a set of three, is price and availabity still as as advertised? ("Special Christmas price?", he asked hopefully) Smile
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PostLink    Posted: Tue Dec 28, 2010 5:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Price and availability remain unchanged.

No specials , sorry.

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PostLink    Posted: Mon Jan 03, 2011 11:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

dturco wrote:
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.
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PostLink    Posted: Tue Jan 04, 2011 7:32 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Go with the non carbonated to avoid bubbles Laughing
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PostLink    Posted: Tue Aug 06, 2013 6:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote



Marquee High Performance Bellows are on sale until the end of August!

Why would I want new bellows?

1. Over time the old style bellows may leak and "sweat" glycol out into the projector which can destroy other components as glycol is a very corrosive material.

2. When you put in new tubes you need to replace the bellows as new tubes do not come with bellows. Removing the existing bellows without destroying them is nearly impossible, and the original (stock) bellows are no longer available for purchase.

Orders yours today and save:

http://www.curtpalme.com/MarqueeBellows.shtm

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The Marquee bellows sale has been extended until the end of September.

Order yours today and save!:
http://www.curtpalme.com/MarqueeBellows.shtm

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PostLink    Posted: Tue Oct 22, 2013 5:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have 6 sets of bellows left, Still contemplating if I'll order any more after these are gone. If there is some interest, say 4 or more sets after, then I'll go ahead and make another order .

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PostLink    Posted: Tue Oct 22, 2013 6:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi,

I will place an order for at least two sets within the next two weeks. Just need to wait until my Q3 bonus shows up on my account Wink

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PostLink    Posted: Tue Oct 22, 2013 7:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I am also needing to get 2 sets of bellows in the near future. Last thing needed to do to get my Marquee Blend up and running. Thumbs Up
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barclay66 wrote:
I will place an order for at least two sets within the next two weeks.

Placed my order today...
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barclay66 wrote:
I will place an order for at least two sets within the next two weeks.

Placed my order today...


Should ship today Wink

Thanks

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PostLink    Posted: Wed Oct 30, 2013 6:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Great!

Thanks!

If You want to have some Marquee Firmware Chips replicated You could put them into that box too and I will make You identical copies or sets of Versions I have here...

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