Turning off the Tumblers in Hatcher's

Hatcher's Armory
#1

I’m wondering if I might be over working the tumblers in Hatcher’s? I’ve heard stories from friends that they have burned out vibratory tumblers from using them day in and day out in 6 months to a year. At the same time tumbling often takes quite some time with tasks like cleaning brass easily exceeding 4 hours to get the finish you want.

I tend to start a job as I leave the DMS and let the vibratory tumbler run for a full day. But, I’m probably not gaining any effects after 10 or 12 hours. So is the extra time feels like unnecessary wear and tear on the tumbler motor.

I found some timer plugs on amazon, that would auto shut off power after 12 hours,

https://www.amazon.com/Century-Mechanical-Countdown-Timer-Grounded/dp/B00MVDTEXS/ref=pd_sim_60_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00MVDTEXS&pd_rd_r=QFVFY8E21CVJQRRWFG0C&pd_rd_w=7EJGK&pd_rd_wg=gcJPF&psc=1&refRID=QFVFY8E21CVJQRRWFG0C

But, I’m a bit concerned that this solution would be clunky and ugly. which isn’t good for a small committee because that tends to lead directly to things looking messy and Board members challenging the leadership or running of the committee.

So do any among us have a better solution or a way to dress this solution up? I would like to plan for 4 plugs with individual timers. I’m considering building a table that can house them. But, @frank_lima knows, the fire marshal has taken issue with built in electrical solutions in the past. I’ve done a bit of google searching and I can’t find a count down time option with multiple timers either.

Help would be appreciated.

PS we will also be discussing this at the Hatcher’s meeting tonight.

#2

Just found a 24 hour timer option as well.
https://www.amazon.com/miracle-timer-socket-indoor-hours/dp/B01MDVF8TV/ref=sr_1_15?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1497452702&sr=1-15&keywords=24+hour+plug+timer

#3

I will give a timer to hatchers for that. I have several of them for that reason and xmas lights. Honestly it is a pain. That’s why I quit using it.

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#4

I use one of these Belkin timers.

https://www.amazon.com/Belkin-Conserve-Socket-Energy-F7C009q/dp/B003P2UMS0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1497839191&sr=8-1&keywords=belkin+outlet+timer

It has a switch for .5, 3, or 6 hours.

I was using a Christmas tree timer, but I didn’t want it to run every day if I forgot to come back and turn it off.

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