Harbor Freight Pressure Pot clamp replacement

TheAtomicSoul

Well-Known Member

RPF PREMIUM MEMBER

• Jun 21, 2014

• #1

After replacing the main hardware I've been using a harbor freight pressure pot just fine. Today however one of the clamps that holds the lid down broke and won't tighten.

I've read here that people usually replace these, but haven't found what they replace it with; I'd much prefer to find one that fits where the old one was then have a loose clamp laying on the table for it.


If you know the replacement part please let me know!

 

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OldSkoolEffects

Well-Known Member

• Jun 21, 2014

• #2

The issue with these pots is that none of the max pressures match between what is listed on their site, manual, and labels, nor are any of them necessarily correct. I know this from asking Harbor Freight about the discrepancies a while back.

 

robn1

Master Member

• Jun 21, 2014

• #3

I'm not sure where to get the parts, but the hardware is available somewhere. I'd replace the swing arms and the clamps. The arms are cast metal and kinda soft, mine got so warped out of shape that the clamps won't turn anymore.

I switched to a Grizzly pot and I've had no problems with it http://www.therpf.com/f9/pressure-casting-grizzly-paint-pot-conversion-184777/

 

TheAtomicSoul

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RPF PREMIUM MEMBER

• Jun 21, 2014

• #4

robn1 said:

I'd replace the swing arms and the clamps. The arms are cast metal and kinda soft, mine got so warped out of shape that the clamps won't turn anymore.

I switched to a Grizzly pot...

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Thats actually whats happening with one of the four on mine; the clamp rotates but gets no traction against the arm when I try to tighten it. Despite how many people hate the issues these have many have purchased them and "upgraded" the hardware. I figure someone here might know what part works best to replace these with.


I'd love to get a new better pot but I don't have the funds for one. Best I can do ATM is try to find a way to fix what I have.

 

HMS Mike

Sr Member

• Jun 21, 2014

• #5

Contact harbor freight tell them what model it is. That's what we did and they sent us out replacements for it.

 

TheAtomicSoul

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RPF PREMIUM MEMBER

• Jun 25, 2014

• #6

Odd, I thought I posted this before but it doesn't seem to be here. *shrug*

HMS Mike said:

Contact harbor freight tell them what model it is. That's what we did and they sent us out replacements for it.

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I contacted them but was told that parts aren't available. As I've had it for a year I know it's outside the 90 day warranty.

If anyone knows of an "over the counter" clamp that can be used on it please let me know.
As is I fear anything I can buy would crush the rim of the edge (since it's a sharp edge) and mess it up. I'm left with the only option of buying a new pot instead.