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Laser Pipes - crack in weld
Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2007 9:26 am
by julian
Hi Folks, a crack has developed in my Laser cans at the first weld after the Y-piece where the tube splits into two. Anyone else had this problem? Shall I just get it rewelded to fix?
Has anyone else noticed that some of the tubing is not stainless and looks a bit rusty.
Cheers
Julian
cracks
Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2007 9:41 am
by Ruffy
That's bad news julian,are they guaranteed so you could send them to be welded?
Re: Laser Pipes - crack in weld
Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2007 10:41 am
by sproggy
julian wrote:Has anyone else noticed that some of the tubing is not stainless and looks a bit rusty.
They are stainless. Just not high grade stainless. And contrary to popular opinion, lower grades of stainless steel will not only stain (see header pipes...) but also rust. Just not as much or as fast as mild steel.
Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2007 3:36 pm
by julian
this is the second set of Lasers I have had.
The connecting pipes on both were pretty rusty even after treating with exhaust paint.
Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2007 8:20 pm
by Boxadog 2000
Doh
Bring it round and I will weld it for you.
Bob
By the way
Just about ANY grade of stainless will show signs of corrosion/rust when heated.
Stands back and waits for the university types to contradict.
Second bottle of red on the way.
Julian give me a call but not too early hic
Posted: Sun Jul 15, 2007 9:52 pm
by julian
Thanks Bob - will call you late next week when I get back from a business trip.
Cheers