Re: (ET) Mower decks

[john briese <goodguyforsure hotmail com>]

I'm telling you, a bill gunn deck will out last you as it is.

John Briese
Alltrax I-5
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> From: welches dejazzd com
> Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2008 20:51:59 -0400
> To: elec-trak cosmos phy tufts edu
> Subject: Re: (ET) Mower decks
> 
> I have found that POR15 will fail (even on a properly prepared surface) 
> if clippings aren't removed regularly.
> 
> I understand some of the problems with the stainless idea, but am still 
> curious about galvanizing or powder coating - would it add much cost to 
> a production run?? Benefit gained?
> 
> Steve
> 
> On Jun 23, 2008, at 11:30 AM, Jack Casey wrote:
> 
> I agree with Dwight.  My original mower (sold w/tractor after 13 years), 
> my Gunn mower (sold when I gave up mowing) were always hosed out after 
> use.  Never had a rust problem, never a bearing problem.  Bought a new 
> set of Trojans recently and think they'll perform better if used so I 
> bought an old WH mower on ebay.  I coated the underneath surface rust 
> with two coats of POR-15.  Wash grass off this  surface using a Nelson 
> adjustable sprayer in 'vertical' setting.  This low volume setting 
> perfectly clears away all grass from the slick POR-15 surface.  I 
> strongly recommend this, makes mowing enjoyable.
> Jack
> 
> On Jun 23, 2008, at 10:14 AM, Hazen, Dwight L wrote:
> With the improved bearings and NOT spraying water directly on the shaft 
> I have not had any problems.
> 
> 
> 
>  I did scrape and paint the deck first. Use a bright color so you can 
> see the green dirt.
> 
> 
> 
>   Dwight
> 
> 
> 
> Dwight L. Hazen
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